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
Meanwhile, defender Andrés Reyes will be sidelined until 2026 after undergoing surgery last week.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
As stated, having a trio of young defenders in Young, Fiske, and Verse, this defense is shaping up to be one of the best in the NFL.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Gold Building, formerly housed public county defender offices: 354 apartments in the pipeline by Gershman Partners and Citimark.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
As stated, having a trio of young defenders in Young, Fiske, and Verse, this defense is shaping up to be one of the best in the NFL.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Gold Building, formerly housed public county defender offices: 354 apartments in the pipeline by Gershman Partners and Citimark.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Along with bigger-bodied players like Davis and Blade, Michigan typically looks for defenders in the 230-pound range who can provide length and speed on the edge.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defender
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The council will also consider measures to hold parents and guardians accountable for their children's actions, including fines and parenting classes for repeat violations.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Riding on the laurels of military success in Iran, Netanyahu and Trump envision themselves as guardians of the free world.—
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen,
Time,
7 July 2025
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If students are expected to produce original thoughts when demonstrating their learning, shouldn't instructors, as custodians of intellectual integrity, be held to a similar standard regarding the materials and feedback used to teach?—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Crofts was working as a custodian at the city’s development services office when he was arrested Wednesday.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 June 2025
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The Kryptonian — who grew up as Clark Kent on a farm in Smallville, Kan. — always believed a message left to him by these birth parents was an encouragement to use his powers to be a protector and hero.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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His Superman exudes that same affection, casting David Corenswet as a nice guy still trying to figure out the job of being the world’s protector.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Using the Strava app, Dagens Nyheter was able to track over 1,400 workouts by seven bodyguards over the past year, revealing the prime minister's home address, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia's vacation information, top state meetings and more.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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De Paul always knows where Messi is, provides delivery to the Argentine icon and takes on the role of enforcer/bodyguard when the two are on the field together.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defender. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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