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Witherspoon

American  
[with-er-spoon] / ˈwɪð ərˌspun /

noun

  1. John, 1723–94, U.S. theologian and statesman, born in Scotland.


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The four players who had Seattle’s six sacks—Derick Hall, Rylie Mills, Devon Witherspoon and Byron Murphy II—are all 25 or younger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

With the next first-round pick in the deal in 2023, they selected Devon Witherspoon, who has been a Pro Bowl cornerback in all three of his seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

In addition to performers Reese Witherspoon and Charlize Theron, the firm’s client page includes photos of actors Kerry Washington and Rami Malek and singers Rihanna and Pharrell Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

You've got DeMarcus Lawrence up front, linebacker Ernest Jones, and then you go to cornerback Devon Witherspoon.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

We don’t need to know who put the cuffs on Hermione, or who’s stitching up Witherspoon.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner