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I defended my vs I defend my thesis

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I defended my thesis" is the more common and appropriate phrase to use when referring to the act of successfully presenting and arguing in support of one's thesis in front of an academic committee. On the other hand, "I defend my thesis" could be used in a more general sense to express the ongoing process of supporting or upholding one's thesis.

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I defended my

This phrase is correct but lacks context. It could be part of a sentence where the object of defense is missing.

This phrase could be part of a sentence where the object of defense is not explicitly mentioned. It is commonly used in informal conversations.
  • A final step to freedom: or the day I defended my thesis. Written by Karen April 20, 2015. Last Friday I was awake earlier than I have been all semester, but I ...
  • I defended my biochemistry Ph.D. thesis in April of 2000. More than 6 months prior to my defense date, I had moved 3000 miles across the coast (after a 1.5 year ...
  • May 11, 2013 ... I defended my final dissertation defense two weeks ago, and my chair congratulated me and called me Dr. Woo! I always thought it was until ...
  • Feb 29, 2016 ... “There are those within the party supreme council who want him sacked but I defended my motion that since he did not do his task as deputy ...

Alternatives:

  • I defended my position
  • I defended my decision

I defend my thesis

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the ongoing process of supporting or upholding one's thesis.

This phrase is used to express the continuous act of defending one's thesis. It is appropriate in academic or professional contexts.
  • If I defend my thesis during the summer months and present my approved copies to FGS by the August deadline for submission, do I have to register for the fall ...
  • May I defend my thesis before the first deposit? Yes, you may defend your thesis before first deposit. I am thinking about including a previously published work in ...
  • ... and gave me practice talking about my research, which I will need to do when I defend my thesis at the end of this month. I can also use the figures and tables I ...
  • If I defend my thesis early in the semester, can I get a rebate on fees paid? Yes. The Graduate Calendar states: “In certain circumstances, those students who ...

Alternatives:

  • I am defending my thesis
  • I will defend my thesis

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