as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
established a bridgehead on the beach before beginning the land invasion
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Recent Examples of bridgehead
Troops from Pyongyang had attempted to cut off a Ukrainian bridgehead along the border, said Butusov on his Telegram channel.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Meloni has been positioning herself as the European leader who can be the crucial bridgehead between Europe and the U.S. administration.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Without establishing the bridge, the Russian will not be able to hold the bridgehead, with some reports already indicating that the bridgehead has been destroyed.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Less than 1,400 miles from Miami, Caracas is often touted as a bridgehead for Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington’s backyard.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 23 July 2024
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Meloni has been positioning herself as the European leader who can be the crucial bridgehead between Europe and the U.S. administration.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Without establishing the bridge, the Russian will not be able to hold the bridgehead, with some reports already indicating that the bridgehead has been destroyed.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Less than 1,400 miles from Miami, Caracas is often touted as a bridgehead for Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington’s backyard.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridgehead
Noun
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For me, this means quickly going over them with acetone and then applying a base coat, two color coats, and a top coat.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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And the base has vanilla bean absolute from Madagascar, mixed with benzoin resinoid and cistus absolute.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Basque chef Karlos Arguiñano and his family have a historical foothold here, with a hotel on the beach and multiple restaurants.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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For Japanese people, as for immigrants from other nations, land was a foothold on the American dream.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Colina Pousada Spa Perched high on a hilltop, Colina Pousada Spa offers 180-degree views, from the island’s tallest peak to the old fortress.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Such structures, including residences and fortresses, were created by religious authorities and noble families, according to the city’s tourism website.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Newsom has found himself in this camp.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The base camp also serves as headquarters for many of that team’s traveling fans.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The source of the flare is an active galactic nucleus, or AGN — a bright, compact region at the center of a galaxy — and it’s powered by a supermassive black hole that is actively feeding on material.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bridgehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridgehead. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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