1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
thorns are a rose's defense against grazing animals
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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
Prosecutors and defense attorneys will always disagree on individual cases, that’s the nature of our legal system.
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Emily Andrews, a defense attorney for Thompson, said that the verdict was surprising.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
The motion comes after his defense team argued that the Bad Boy Records founder should be released on bail while awaiting sentencing.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Chicago's defense was simply too mean and brutal for the Lions offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Emily Andrews, a defense attorney for Thompson, said that the verdict was surprising.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
The motion comes after his defense team argued that the Bad Boy Records founder should be released on bail while awaiting sentencing.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Chicago's defense was simply too mean and brutal for the Lions offense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defense
Noun
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Kyrylo Budanov, head of DIU, said that Russia's ally North Korea currently supplies up to 40 percent of Moscow's ammunition.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Among the items police took from the apartment were 25 cell phones, two media players, headphones, two computer towers, a journal, a hard drive, some live ammunition... and a wig.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
Noun
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With so many advantages, Power 4 programs have no excuses for losing to a team from the MAC.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The burger and fries are MacGuffins, mere excuses for a spectacular brand activation.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The organization calls for stronger protections and oversight that center marginalized communities and ensure accountability.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The bubbles that tell us those people don’t deserve our protection.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The justification for these cuts has been cloaked in the language of fiscal responsibility.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The legal justification is that motorcyclists are less visible, especially in heavy traffic or poor weather conditions, which increases the risk of collisions.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
28 July 2025
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Show who’s accountable, what safeguards exist, and why automation supports (not replaces) your workforce.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Similarly, Grok 4 may have had less emphasis on eliminating bias in its training or fewer safeguards in place to prevent such outputs.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Part of the reason for their refusal, the OP claims, is that this wasn't the first time they had been asked for the same favor — and had a different outcome.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The administration maintains that the naysayers are wrong, and alas, there is indeed reason to suspect the official narrative of financial experts.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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It’s got a roller-style mop that stays in place during cleaning, and features a retractable shield that automatically deploys to prevent dragging moisture over rugs.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The mission stays the same: to be a shield, not a sword.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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This will include placing participants in job training with local trade unions and offering cognitive behavioral therapy to those who were charged with certain firearm crimes in which the weapon was not discharged.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And despite his history with the Air Raid offense, the coordinator plans to make use of a four-pronged weapon at tight end for Nebraska that includes Luke Lindenmeyer, Heinrich Haarberg, Carter Nelson and Mac Markway.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Defense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defense. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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