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
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s legislation just approved $25 billion in special defense funding.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The hotel’s Spa and Wellness offerings are vast, with a bastion-level infinity pool that overlooks 16th-century defenses.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Nick Castellanos was asked about Souza on Saturday and was emphatic in his defense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
His legal team said the $600,000 is based on a public number of the receivership for Murdaugh’s defense.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The hotel’s Spa and Wellness offerings are vast, with a bastion-level infinity pool that overlooks 16th-century defenses.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Nick Castellanos was asked about Souza on Saturday and was emphatic in his defense.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
His legal team said the $600,000 is based on a public number of the receivership for Murdaugh’s defense.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
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While executing a search warrant at the residence on the 3500 block of Orr Buyck Road, investigators seized several firearms as well as ammunition, according to the sheriff's office.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Using live ammunition, soldiers forced their way through crowds that tried to block them from reaching the square.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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His excuses ranged from being too cold, to not having his phone or watch on him, to being a chill person who doesn’t like to show up early to the tee.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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So there’s no excuse not to finalize this deal promptly regardless of whether that induces a hissy fit from United Here and the Chicago Federation of Labor.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Proponents of such protections should reframe the debate accordingly or risk ceding some ethical high ground.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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But Brandt’s justification for why the game should be played in Denver — which was parroted by Broncos fans — wasn’t rooted in reality.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Rebellion ‘is a good thing’ The Trumplicans’ justification for their One Big Beautiful Bill was that tariffs would offset any lost tax revenue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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An analysis drafted for the Assembly Public Safety Committee found that the CCPA would not be a comprehensive shield if CIPA was removed.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Finding a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with exceptional passing qualities and the defensive nous to offer a greater shield of protection to the back line is vital, and the safest shortlist would be to include players who already have Premier League experience.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For this reason, the tent was constructed in such a way that the crowd could see and hear the girls, but the girls could not see the crowd, a one-way mirror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Food and drink The food and beverages are reason alone to come here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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This transparency is a constitutional safeguard.—
Richard Salgado,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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And that may ultimately define the next phase of AI transformation—not autonomy alone, but the systems, safeguards and leadership models built around it.—
Mira Tzur,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On top of pocket knives, other sharp items that could be used as weapons, like corkscrews, Swiss Army knives, and box cutters, are not allowed through TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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But the weapon must be won in combat, and Din unintentionally wins it after beating Gideon in a fight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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