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
Wide windows overlooking the square make for a standout element, offering a stunning view on the medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Others opt to stay local, exploring Civitavecchia’s waterfront, markets and old fortifications without the long journey inland.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortification
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The concept of the Stadium of Light as a fortress will be placed under severe strain before 2025 is over, with Arsenal, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Manchester City visiting in the next two months.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Vilgefortz, true to form, begins by leading a squadron that blasts magic so aggressively at the fortress that some of them crumble into bones on the spot.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Maps are typically redrawn only once a decade after the census, and in California—as in several other Democratic strongholds—an independent commission oversees the process.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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District 6 in south Charlotte was a rare Republican stronghold as the city and its leadership pushed increasingly to the left, but the margin separating Republicans from Democrats had dwindled.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Others share the fear that a Trumpified Weiss is storming the citadel of objective journalism.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the population lived as farmers outside the city, taking refuge inside a city citadel only in times of conflict.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city was the last bastion of government control in the RSF’s stronghold — the other four major population centers in Darfur had been captured in the first year of the war.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Oct. 2025
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The liberal bastion of New York City, as well as other areas like Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, have kept it in the blue column for decades in most federal races.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The five-star hotel recently completed a massive renovation, bringing an even more regal feel to the lobby and other common areas, including a spectacular crystal chandelier that depicts a castle.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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After the pair inspected the guards on the lawn of the nearly 1,000-year-old castle, they were pictured chatting outdoors.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dillingham held the fort, leaving with the Wolves up by 12 points three minutes later.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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While featured players like Ashley Padilla and Veronika Slowikowska show definite promise, and mainstays like Kenan Thompson, Bowen Yang, and Mikey Day continue to hold down the fort, season 51 is still missing that essential animating X-factor.—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Fortification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortification. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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