as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack
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Recent Examples of bulwarking
In 2025 Trump declared a National Energy Emergency aimed at bulwarking the coal industry.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulwarking
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Hong, of Michigan State, said the new findings are an important reminder to keep pulse pressure in check as a means of protecting brain and heart health in the long term.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The Inter Miami captain scored a hat trick for defending World Cup champion Argentina in a 3-0 rout of Algeria in their tournament opener.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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But Cape Verde simply did not wilt in a solid, switched-on 4-5-1 defensive shape, compressing space between the lines and defending heroically in their own penalty area to keep the European Champions at bay, and committing only one foul in the process — the fewest ever recorded in a World Cup game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang's leader on Monday, June 8 during a rare summit.—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Property owners can sustain this pristine look effortlessly through dedicated residential landscape maintenance, safeguarding their investment year-round.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Striking a balance between releasing children to vetted sponsors and shielding them from danger has proved a contentious partisan disagreement.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Anunoby had been calling for the ball because no one was guarding him.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Anunoby inbounded the ball from in front of the scorer’s table, with no one from the Spurs guarding him, finding Brunson.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Bulwarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulwarking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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