as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack
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Recent Examples of fortification
The Japanese then planned to construct a chain of island fortifications across the Pacific that would dissuade a U.S. counteroffensive and force an early settlement on Japanese terms.
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
Energy fortification refers to the process of enhancing energy infrastructure to meet the growing demands of AI technologies.
—Junaid Ali, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The road-junction village is nearly 10 miles from the neighboring Dnipropetrovsk region, where authorities have begun digging fortifications for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, anticipating further Russian advances.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
It was built to protect Florida and the Atlantic trade route, and is now the oldest masonry fortification on the continent, interpreting more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
—Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Biddle, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025
Energy fortification refers to the process of enhancing energy infrastructure to meet the growing demands of AI technologies.
—Junaid Ali, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The road-junction village is nearly 10 miles from the neighboring Dnipropetrovsk region, where authorities have begun digging fortifications for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, anticipating further Russian advances.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
It was built to protect Florida and the Atlantic trade route, and is now the oldest masonry fortification on the continent, interpreting more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
—Food Drink Life, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortification
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Venice brokered a long peace with the Ottomans after the fall of Constantinople to beef up its fleets and fortresses.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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To the members of the White Rose, conscience was a spiritual stronghold – one the state could not breach.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Among the eight seats the party PNM lost were its a nearly 40-year stronghold in the area of La Brea, and two in Tobago.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Other finds included structures related to an 18th century citadel and various 19th and early 20th century structures linked to the Old Fish Market.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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The robots are planning to do reparations, Sasha 55 has a citadel named in her honor, and everyone (even Manny!) sends Belinda off as the queen of Earth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2025
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Even so, a 2022 study from the Royal Astronomical Society showed that artificial light was polluting the skies over most observatories, while suggesting that immediate action would be needed to safeguard these scientific bastions.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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On the science side, the project’s first test was the sloping hillside site—how to avoid the house appearing like a monumental concrete bastion.—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sites along the route include the church of Wassen, a breathtaking baroque Catholic church that can be seen from three different angles during the journey, and the castles of Bellinzona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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The novel follows Fred Scully (Pitt), who after traveling through Europe for two years, wind up in Ireland with his wife and daughter, and on a mystical whim of Jennifer’s, buy an old farmhouse which stands in the shadow of a castle.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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There was no one to hold down the fort, so to speak.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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In my experience, bedsheet forts and dark rooms with warm covers create the perfect vibe.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fortification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortification. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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