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noun

ˈtau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce tower (audio)
Definition of towernext
as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city

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verb

as in to climb

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Recent Examples of tower
Noun
The layered tower is remade in a deep-blue coating, an homage to the dye used by samurai. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 Iran described the tower as overseeing commercial traffic into the port. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Verb
Five years ago, a tragic and depressing environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that tower 300 feet high and can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires that roared across the southern Sierra Nevada. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 There are usually one or two prospects who tower over the rest of the draft, and the whole basketball universe knows the top picks well before draft night. — Matthew Coller, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
  1. cathedral
  2. climb
  3. edifice
  4. ascend
  5. palace
  6. mount
  7. structure
  8. lift
Noun
  • Restaurants and hotels there are much cheaper, there are regular ferries to places such as the town of Amalfi, and the city has attractions of its own, including a lively seaside promenade and an old town with an impressive medieval cathedral.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
  • Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Definition of cathedral
Verb
  • Errol Spence hasn't fought in three years, but the former world champion is climbing back into the ring on Saturday to take on another former champ in Tim Tszyu.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • But prices will continue to climb if the status quo remains, according to Daan Struyven, head of oil research at Goldman Sachs.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • Built in 1829 as a seminary, the Colonial-style edifice went on to become a country club, then faculty housing for nearby Bennington College, and later a private home, remaining in the same family’s care for some six decades.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
  • In a provocation to the Forest Service officers monitoring the blockade, the slightest nudging threatened to send the edifice crashing to the ground and Tubbs to his maiming or death.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of edifice
Verb
  • After being moved from guard to tackle before training camp last season, Thomas quickly ascended up the depth chart.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • One of the children, a boy wrapped only in a towel, fled the riverbank in a panic and ascended to the road as the adults were drowning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of ascend
Noun
  • Burnham will then arrive at the palace, to meet with Charles and accept his request to form a government.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of palace
Verb
  • Since the sugar is not normally found in blood, some people’s immune systems recognize it as foreign and mount a vigorous defense to eliminate it by producing antibodies to alpha gal.
    — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026
  • The voyage is mounted in partnership with experiential events and hospitality company 100x Hospitality with travel & production services provided by Cloud 9 Adventures.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Atsushi Matono is responsible for erecting the shingi, a sacred tree placed at the top of one of the floats —the holiest part of the structure, to which a deity is believed to descend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • So even if your soil is loaded with calcium, and your garden is irrigated, plants may not able to transport enough calcium from the soil water into their internal structures.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of structure
Verb
  • Nevertheless, do not expect Jenny Sugarman’s side to be overawed, not after making history last spring by lifting the Adran Premier League title for the first time following a tremendous two-way tussle with holders Cardiff City.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The effects of this tournament will still be studied and analyzed long after Rodri lifted the trophy and Spain danced on Sunday.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
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