1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
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as in excuse
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
there's absolutely no defense for your actions
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Recent Examples of defense
As much as the 49ers try to shield themselves from media speculation, Bethune couldn’t help but hear that their defense was in a bad way with Warner gone.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Every incremental advance in writing technology will accelerate progress across the entire spectrum of life science, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals, and from materials science to planetary defense; DNA synthesis is, after all, the foundational tool for engineering biology and biomanufacturing.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
The Panthers’ defense had also struggled to find a consistent pass rush through the first six games of the season.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Galvan’s defense attorney, Timothy Brown, did not respond to a reporter’s request for comment.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Every incremental advance in writing technology will accelerate progress across the entire spectrum of life science, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals, and from materials science to planetary defense; DNA synthesis is, after all, the foundational tool for engineering biology and biomanufacturing.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
The Panthers’ defense had also struggled to find a consistent pass rush through the first six games of the season.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Galvan’s defense attorney, Timothy Brown, did not respond to a reporter’s request for comment.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
Noun
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Inside his vehicle, officers found an AR-15 with 27 rounds of ammunition.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is simply no excuse for it.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wear them on a casual hike or during your morning coffee run—you’ll find endless excuses to break them out of your suitcase this season.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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An unexpected hard freeze can damage flower buds on old wood-blooming varieties, but proper protection can prevent this.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The labels always come first; the justification follows.—
Alexis Coe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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White House officials have cited the violent scenes in and around Chicago as justification for bringing in the National Guard.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many companies do not implement sufficient safeguards to protect sensitive user data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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This includes directing users to professional help, strengthening safeguards on sensitive topics, and encouraging breaks during long sessions.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Today with Jenna & Friends co-host credited her sister as the reason for many of her successes, including her role as a television host.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Raptors’ 34-11 advantage in fast-break points was the biggest reason for that.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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While technical hurdles remain, including heat-shield reliability, orbital docking, and rapid turnaround between flights, SpaceX’s progress illustrates how iterative engineering and reusable design can accelerate advancement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the podcast, Shallow discusses her penchant for using femininity and flirtation as reality TV weapons, and how that nickname cast a shadow on her real-life relationships.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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