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a structure or place from which one can resist attack
a series of forts along the frontier
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Recent Examples of forts
History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The Royal African Company had acquired forts, ships, and the necessary infrastructure to traffic more than a hundred thousand people from one continent to another.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Beyond its white-, black- or golden-sand beaches and historic forts, the island has the opportunity to carve out a new role as a model for responsible travel, one where visitors don’t just take from the island but give back to it.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Then photos and displays of Black achievement throughout military history that had been on view in forts and military installations were largely removed.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
The area is dotted with many extravagant forts and palaces built by the Rajputs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
For a real sense of seclusion, opt for one of the family pool villas that feel like miniature forts.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The wall runs east to west from the North Sea to the Irish Sea and has various forts like Vindolanda and towers regularly spaced.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2025
Simply put, a glamping sleepover combines the fun of a slumber party with building forts in the living room—and a side of luxury—to turn things into a party.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The Royal African Company had acquired forts, ships, and the necessary infrastructure to traffic more than a hundred thousand people from one continent to another.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Beyond its white-, black- or golden-sand beaches and historic forts, the island has the opportunity to carve out a new role as a model for responsible travel, one where visitors don’t just take from the island but give back to it.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Then photos and displays of Black achievement throughout military history that had been on view in forts and military installations were largely removed.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
The area is dotted with many extravagant forts and palaces built by the Rajputs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
For a real sense of seclusion, opt for one of the family pool villas that feel like miniature forts.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The wall runs east to west from the North Sea to the Irish Sea and has various forts like Vindolanda and towers regularly spaced.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2025
Simply put, a glamping sleepover combines the fun of a slumber party with building forts in the living room—and a side of luxury—to turn things into a party.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forts
Noun
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Surface tanks are targets; subsurface reservoirs are fortresses.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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France believed its Maginot Line of fortresses was impregnable – until the Germans simply went around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the deadly strike was caused by an Iranian weapon that made it through both air defenses and the operations center's fortifications.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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An excavator was levelling the ground to build more fortifications.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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While Machar is currently on trial for offenses including treason, fighting has intensified in areas seen as his strongholds, where government troops are trying to disperse the rebels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Paxton relied on conservative strongholds in outer suburbs and rural areas to remain competitive.—
Taylor Nichols,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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City types of a certain age have been dismayed at the loss of one of the Square Mile’s bastions.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even among these bastions of heritage, however, few private domains can match the singular grandeur of Hillandale.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ahead, 10 of the best castles on Airbnb from around the world.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The British monarchy is known for their lavish castles and estates, which often leave the public in awe.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The story is a bit murkier than Manichaean talk of stormers and citadels.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Forts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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