defender
noun
de·fend·er
di-ˈfen-dər 
Examples of defender in a Sentence
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Herro was the only player who could create his own shot when there was a defender in front of him.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
For most of his first term, Trump leaned heavily on his solid footing as a steward of the economy and defender of the border to offset his erratic day-to-day antics.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Some also wonder about his dependability as a run defender.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
However, the defender's play took a step back in 2025, and some evaluators worry about his ability as a run defender and tackler.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
For most of his first term, Trump leaned heavily on his solid footing as a steward of the economy and defender of the border to offset his erratic day-to-day antics.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Some also wonder about his dependability as a run defender.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
However, the defender's play took a step back in 2025, and some evaluators worry about his ability as a run defender and tackler.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for defender
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defender. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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defender
noun
de·fend·er
-ˈfen-dər
1
: one that defends
2
: a player in a sport (as football) who plays a defensive position
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