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as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
the implacable attackers placed the castle under a prolonged siege
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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the mining tycoon built a magnificent castle on the hill overlooking the town
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Recent Examples of castle
Each dungeon encounter takes about an hour, along with trips back to the castle to rest and resupply with a few optional encounters out in the wilderness.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The building, built in 1886, is known colloquially as the Stone Castle by the Sea on account of the fact that it’s built like a small castle, turrets and all.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The castle itself is an enemy in its own right, shifting and breaking around the slayers to throw them off guard and keep them apart.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the carriage procession, there will be a guard of honor before the king and queen lead the Trumps into the castle for lunch in the State Dining Room.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The building, built in 1886, is known colloquially as the Stone Castle by the Sea on account of the fact that it’s built like a small castle, turrets and all.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The castle itself is an enemy in its own right, shifting and breaking around the slayers to throw them off guard and keep them apart.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the carriage procession, there will be a guard of honor before the king and queen lead the Trumps into the castle for lunch in the State Dining Room.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for castle
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What can any of us make of our momentary intimate lives in such an immense world, with equally immense unknowns, mysteries as great as death or the whale, as deep as love or the ocean, as sad and beautiful as a jellyfish torn and glistening in a small fortress of shore rock?—
Natalie Diaz
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Barr confirms unreleased Epstein footage Barr confirmed that searches of Epstein’s Manhattan mansion, and possibly his island and New Mexico home, had uncovered cameras and recording systems.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried get a little too close while sharing a mansion in the trailer for the forthcoming feature The Housemaid.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being Democratic strongholds, Chicago and Illinois have long been destinations for immigrants.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Several generations of the family have enjoyed the storied English manor-style estate’s equestrian facilities, its dramatic, 100-yard-long Roman pool, the tennis courts, gardens and guest houses.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Gothic Revival manor, dubbed Peary Homestead, has stood tall in Germantown for nearly 200 years.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Climb the fortress trail to San Giovanni—a crumbling hilltop citadel that once guarded the city from Ottoman sieges—where the vistas stretch like a myth across fjord-like waters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) was filmed at the Palácio, as well as in the neighboring town of Cascais, about 45 minutes by train from Lisbon and popular for its beaches and 15th-century citadel.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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During the Civil War, fortifications at Camp Reynolds on the island’s southwest side were constructed to protect San Francisco against Confederate attack.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Intrepid visitors can explore the remnants of 5,000-year-old temples tucked away on clifftops (such as the Wardija Punic temple in Dwerja), sip fresh water from centuries-old springs, and walk the walls of 16th-century fortifications.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the source of the regime’s good fortune sat in silence at dinner in the palace, seemingly unable to eat.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harry’s claims include his description of William having a nasty temper and allegedly attacking Harry and pushing a false narrative about Meghan bullying palace staff.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Castle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/castle. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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