as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
a series of forts along the frontier
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Recent Examples of fort
Try setting up an indoor teepee, a pup tent, or build a fort with blankets and chairs, and settle in for a little fun.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The fort was used as a prison for confederate officers and government officials during the civil war, and it's known for housing confederate vice president Alexander Stephens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Their descendants make up nearly a quarter of the Bermudian population, and their history is on exhibit at the National Museum of Bermuda, one of the highlights of the Royal Naval Dockyard, a sprawling fort that houses shops, restaurants, bars, and other activities.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The board has no shortage of options if the idea truly is to find someone qualified to hold down the fort while the search for a successor to Martinez is conducted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The fort was used as a prison for confederate officers and government officials during the civil war, and it's known for housing confederate vice president Alexander Stephens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Their descendants make up nearly a quarter of the Bermudian population, and their history is on exhibit at the National Museum of Bermuda, one of the highlights of the Royal Naval Dockyard, a sprawling fort that houses shops, restaurants, bars, and other activities.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The board has no shortage of options if the idea truly is to find someone qualified to hold down the fort while the search for a successor to Martinez is conducted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fort
Noun
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The Castillo de San Sebastián, a crumbling 18th-century fortress at the end of a long causeway in Cádiz, Spain, was locked behind an iron gate.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the road appears to connect a fortress gate to the center of the site.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The army has continued air strikes in the Darfur region, the RSF’s stronghold.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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These strip malls were a way for residents to create a stronghold in their communities, with restaurants, markets and other businesses that catered to an Asian clientele.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Nowadays, more than 10 million people come and marvel at the fortification.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the British inhabitants of St. Augustine still worried about attacks by the Spanish — hence the fortifications, according to numerous historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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The parents set up a handmade Princess Peach castle at the summit, and children were invited to write notes to send to heaven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the couple exchanged vows at the Castello di Celsa, a 13th-century castle with sweeping views, a beautiful garden and ivy crawling up its stone walls.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Despite the challenging shifts, there are still brands that serve as bastions of fat fashion, inclusion, and style.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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This especially rings true at Yellowstone National Park, a bastion for wolf conservation ever since the animals began to bounce back across the West in the 1990s.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 May 2025
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“Fort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fort. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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