1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
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2
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
Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump's priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
How much would that improve the Bills’ current defense versus having a decent draft?
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
In realigning defense, development and diplomacy, Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should fully integrate civilian stabilization efforts into the Department of Defense or a special unit of the State Department.
—Sean P. Brooks, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Though Senate Republicans have pushed for two bills to address Mr. Trump's priorities, House Republicans are pursuing one major bill to address border security, defense and energy priorities, along with $4.5 trillion in tax cuts.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
How much would that improve the Bills’ current defense versus having a decent draft?
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
In realigning defense, development and diplomacy, Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should fully integrate civilian stabilization efforts into the Department of Defense or a special unit of the State Department.
—Sean P. Brooks, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
Noun
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In September, Egypt conducted a military drill in Sinai using live ammunition, followed by a military parade in October that was attended by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi.—
Sarah El Sirgany,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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During his arrest, law enforcement officials allegedly located and seized 27 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 44 grams of cocaine, 32 grams of crack cocaine, $3,200 in cash, and a box of .45 caliber ammunition, court records show.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At least juveniles have an excuse: The human brain isn’t fully developed until age 25.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Canada and China have both questioned the Trump administration’s focus on fentanyl, calling it an excuse to issue his tariffs.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Drivers had been pushing for minimum wages and other protections since 2023, but Gov. Tim Walz vetoed the first version of a wage bill that passed that year.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2025
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That said, winter is the perfect time to invest in luxury beauty products that deliver real protection against environmental stressors.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet to those who didn’t live through the Dončić experience — the front office executives, coaches and scouts who would love nothing more than to get their hands on a player of his ilk — all these justifications for the trade simply don’t compute.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Floridians may preregister to vote at age 16 and request vote-by-mail ballots with no justification needed.—
Stephen C. Phillips,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Human oversight serves as a safeguard, ensuring accuracy and accountability in AI development.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a functioning American democracy, the separation of powers serves as a vital safeguard against tyranny.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No one suspected the underlying reason: cognitive decline due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is yet another reason why AI can serve humanity but can never replace people outright.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the page displays a laundry list of what these shields involve.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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When cops made their first attempt to get inside, Rivera shot at them, hitting an officer’s ballistic shield, police said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported in February that American intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran is exploring a faster, if cruder, approach to developing an atomic weapon if its leadership decides to race for a bomb.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Every key weapons request, whether F-16s, Abrams tanks, or long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, was first denied, then delayed, and then provided with the provision that they not be used against targets in Russia.—
Jamie McIntyre,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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