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
In this sense, Welles’s songs are far better suited to social media than to the stage, to say nothing of the ramparts.
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Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
It is comprised of two ramparts, one around the exterior of the village, and a small one situated at the center of the mound.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Yet from the ramparts of Castello di Procopio, all that fades away.
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Laura May Todd,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
The prime minister addresses the nation from the fort's ramparts every year on August 15, India's independence day.
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Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
It is comprised of two ramparts, one around the exterior of the village, and a small one situated at the center of the mound.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Yet from the ramparts of Castello di Procopio, all that fades away.
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Laura May Todd,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
The prime minister addresses the nation from the fort's ramparts every year on August 15, India's independence day.
—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
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For the past 30 years, the 6,000-square-foot bulwark served as the Yancey County Public Library, but no amount of shelving could mask the fact something more complex and was just below the surface.
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In casting a figure who could embody an industry, a medium, a bulwark against unworthy encroachers and invaders, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow brought in Burrows as the most believable person possible.
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Police and volunteers were everywhere, as were cones and barricades.
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Last year, the NPS fenced off the fountain, but after community opposition, the barricades were taken down.
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The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.
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According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
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Other risks to metal production from El Nino include the potential for aluminum and zinc shortages caused by low water levels in hydroelectric dams in China’s southern Yunnan province.
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Montezuma County officials also ordered evacuations for private lands in the lower Dolores River corridor, from the dam to Bradfield Bridge, Ferris fire officials said.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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How phytic acid may support gut lining repair A preclinical mouse study from the Guha Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, published in Nature Communications, suggests phytic acid helps keep the intestinal barrier intact.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
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Prune your hedges regularly to keep them looking neat and tidy.
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Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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