as in guardians
someone that protects
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Recent Examples of defenders
Caruso has long been one of the league's best point-of-attack defenders.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But so far Ukrainian defenders have been able to hold out, in part because of the deadly effectiveness of Ukraine's drone pilots.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The superstar wideout beat two Seattle defenders and caught the go-ahead 39-yard TD pass.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Known for being a star in his role, Caruso is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA and a quality shooter from beyond the arc historically.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This transformative power is now being harnessed in cybersecurity by both attackers and defenders alike.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Magic forward was off the court for nearly three years due to multiple lower leg injuries but still worked his way back to becoming one of the league’s top defenders.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
And his defenders have portrayed his tariff threats as part of a negotiating strategy, not necessarily what will ultimately take place.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But so far Ukrainian defenders have been able to hold out, in part because of the deadly effectiveness of Ukraine's drone pilots.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The superstar wideout beat two Seattle defenders and caught the go-ahead 39-yard TD pass.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Known for being a star in his role, Caruso is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA and a quality shooter from beyond the arc historically.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This transformative power is now being harnessed in cybersecurity by both attackers and defenders alike.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Magic forward was off the court for nearly three years due to multiple lower leg injuries but still worked his way back to becoming one of the league’s top defenders.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Within the portal’s first day, offers to talented defenders were rolled out in full force.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
And his defenders have portrayed his tariff threats as part of a negotiating strategy, not necessarily what will ultimately take place.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defenders
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Elizabethtown Independent Schools Superintendent Paul Mullins issued a statement on Wednesday encouraging parents and guardians to talk with their children about the dangers of drug use.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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Parents and guardians have been reuniting with students at a nearby clinic.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This process relies on centralized custodians such as WBTC (BitGo), BTCB (Binance), and cbBTC (Coinbase), exposing users to centralization and censorship risks.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the field evolves, ongoing research and development will be crucial to address emerging challenges and ensure that conversational AI systems can be both powerful and trustworthy custodians of user data.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Knox and Shirley visit the forge, where some of his friends reveal a small arsenal of homemade pikes, spears, clubs, and armored chest protectors.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fierce protectors and fierce love for their human family and goat family.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Allegations include inappropriate physical contact, unprofessional comments, and the failure to provide consistent on-set protections like an intimacy coordinator.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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What Employees Should Know For individuals navigating similar challenges, understanding key legal protections is essential.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her bodyguards and parents followed behind.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Thompson was alone and did not have bodyguards, police said.Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Defenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defenders. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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