as in wall
a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks
—usually plural
The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.
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Recent Examples of rampart
The buttery yellow ramparts encircling the center of Avignon stretch 2.6 miles and are notched with arrow slits and gaps for dumping boiling water or cooking oil on attackers below.
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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As women age, changes in hormone production can cause the vaginal walls to thin.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
21 Mar. 2025
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Plenty of previous princes and dictators have been forcibly ousted from the palace, and no armed guard or wall of tractors could save them.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Biden used to frame America’s role in Ukraine as that of a bulwark in the global contest between autocracies and democracies.—
Susan B. Glasser,
The New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2025
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And then there's Musk's increasingly antagonistic attitude toward Ukraine, a country viewed by many Europeans as a bulwark against further Russian aggression.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In response, demonstrators have gathered at city barricades and university campuses to express their anger.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Many law-enforcement agencies are walking up and down Ocean Drive, beach-goers were kicked off the sands by 7 p.m., DUI checkpoints are set up and barricades are funneling traffic away from residential areas.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Investigators can root out fence operators and shut down significant local networks - as in Dallas - but new ones pop up around the country.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Members were outside the new fence around Briar East Woods Tuesday, holding signs protesting the project.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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China has expanded fast in the region, building or acquiring Latin American critical infrastructure such as ports including in Panama and Peru, roads, dams, electricity grids, even expanding its space capabilities with at least 16 facilities in the region, according to Newsweek research.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Russia also destroyed the nearby Kakhovka dam, emptying the reservoir that supplied water to cool the plant.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The lifelong motorcycle enthusiast showed Vanity Fair her lavender-colored Harley-Davidson decorated with white daisies on the fenders.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Riley Herbst: Faded Promise On Lap 33, Herbst pitted to address a left-front fender rub caused by contact with Connor Zilisch.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Historically, REITs have delivered competitive returns and serve as a good inflation hedge.—
Francis Gingras Roy,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Phone calls were made and shouts were heard over hedges as moms were informed their offspring would be dining abroad.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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