as in guardian
someone that protects
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Recent Examples of defender
The Mexico City native responded by defeating two defenders scrambling to get an angle on him.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Just 10 after, though, Betis pulled one back through defender Natan and Barca failed to find a winner in either what remained of the first half or the second.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Too often, defenders turn their heads to watch the ball, completely losing track of their man.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Just 10 after, though, Betis pulled one back through defender Natan and Barca failed to find a winner in either what remained of the first half or the second.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Too often, defenders turn their heads to watch the ball, completely losing track of their man.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The second straight clean sheet was also a point of pride for the back line, according to defender Izzy Rodriguez.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
Noun
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Users can report offensive content, and for players under 16 years of age, a parent or guardian must first enable the feature using Nintendo’s parental controls app.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2025
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In her big-screen debut opposite Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, Myers ventures into the Overworld as Natalie, a savvy young adult who has just become the legal guardian of her little brother, Henry (Sebastian Hansen), after their mother’s death.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the cellar, Tait gives his wines the oversight of a custodian.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Also striking in solidarity are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents UC service workers, including medical technicians, therapists, custodians and food service workers.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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You’re still seen as this boom-bap protector figure.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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At a minimum, the 202-pounder with 4.43 speed could become a devastating passing-down back — he’s considered the best pass protector among running backs — and a read-option monster with Daniels.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Drones may quickly ring any static opponent with mines, penning them in. Counter-drone weapons and jammers can provide protection from direct drone attack and are likely to be ever more widely deployed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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These lip treatments make UV protection look—and feel—good.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, in the exchange of gunfire, Chelsea was shot by one of the bodyguards and died.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Then a firefight ensues with Jim’s bodyguards, that ends with two of the bodyguards dead and Chelsea and Rick shot.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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