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
Sitting high above the Chora, and visible from nearly every vantage point on the island, the monastery is accessible through a labyrinth of stone pathways leading to the gate that opens to the courtyard revealing stone archways, towers, and ramparts reflective of the Byzantine architectural style.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
As a 2021 digital reconstruction shows, the fort was composed of massive defensive ramparts surrounding houses and other structures.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
Photo : Marc Angeles A rear view of the main home, which rests atop stone ramparts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
As far back as the third century, the military commander Zhuge Liang turned back an enemy army by opening the city gates and sunning himself on the ramparts; this looked like a trap and frightened away the opposing general.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2011
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
As a 2021 digital reconstruction shows, the fort was composed of massive defensive ramparts surrounding houses and other structures.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Sep. 2024
Photo : Marc Angeles A rear view of the main home, which rests atop stone ramparts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
As far back as the third century, the military commander Zhuge Liang turned back an enemy army by opening the city gates and sunning himself on the ramparts; this looked like a trap and frightened away the opposing general.
—Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
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The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The 16 Best Bar Stools of 2024 for Every Style and Budget More Ideas for Incorporating Electric Blue Don’t shy away from using electric blue on your walls, too.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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Assad was a tyrant, to be sure, but many countries viewed him as a bulwark against religious extremists like the Islamic State.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many in Trump’s camp have advocated strongly against intervention in Syria, with some even urging tacit or direct support for Assad as a bulwark against terrorism.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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Protesters in Tbilisi gathered behind makeshift barricades and launched fireworks toward lines of armored police, who sought to disperse the demonstrations with water cannons, tear gas and baton-wielding charges.David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Last year, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters jumped the barricades and glued themselves to Sixth Avenue.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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Another question about the fence: What’s to keep people from walking to the end and stepping around it?Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Felician softball program has already raised about $45,000, some of which is going toward moving in the fences.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Water managers in the upper basin states have come under criticism recently from environmentalists and officials in other states for moving ahead with plans for new dams and diversions that would take more water from the river.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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This model has democratized online retail, giving sellers access to global markets with few barriers to entry.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Delays, opaque fees, poor communication, and high barriers to access can all erode trust in cross-border payments.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Front fenders are punctuated by purposeful and attractive vents that hint at the performance lurking under the hood.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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The boldness starts up front with the vehicle’s shark-like front fascia and carries over to an ultra-aggressive aero package that includes a hood scoop, a copious amount of giant air intakes, and rear wings that come right off the rear fenders.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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Palm trees, ficus hedges, and gardenia bushes line the swimming pool of Tommy and Dee Hilfiger’s home.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the Yellow Jackets took their seventh straight loss to the Bulldogs on a frigid, excruciating night between the hedges.Paul Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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