as in wall
a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks
—usually plural
The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.
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Recent Examples of rampart
Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The 18th-century ramparts encircling the city are free to climb and boast dramatic ocean views.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Lunch salads from the organic garden and thali suppers are served in surprising nooks: in the garden, under a lush canopy of vines, or on a rounded rampart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The 18th-century ramparts encircling the city are free to climb and boast dramatic ocean views.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Lunch salads from the organic garden and thali suppers are served in surprising nooks: in the garden, under a lush canopy of vines, or on a rounded rampart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
Since the trial began, the Amazons have ventured out about three times a week to paste messages on both sides of the ramparts, but mostly concentrating on the intra-muros area near the courthouse.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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Human smugglers, often linked to drug cartels, have used tunnels, ladders and power tools to cross walls.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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From damp, moldy walls and persistent leaks to having no running water or electricity, the challenges have been significant—but so have the milestones.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Until now, the game shows provided a bulwark for TV station operators struggling to hold onto viewers amid the flight to streaming.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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For years, the Mission: Impossible movies stood as a welcome bulwark against the world-building extravagance of Hollywood’s franchise craze.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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After emotions had eased, police could be seen forming a human barricade on the sand to move the large group.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Plant it in full sun and near a natural wind barrier, such as a fence, building, or larger plantings, to keep the plants from bending over.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The quiet horror is that even 20 years later, the fence has not disappeared.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Beavers create dams, which in turn can change the water flow, helping to spread nutrients to surrounding plant systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The big costs are building the dam system, embankments and a pedestrian bridge.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
Noun
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With the advantages in warfare, intelligence, and economy that AI maturity will grant a nation-state, why would leaders put up barriers to achieving it?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Yet, the pace of future development depends on clearing Texas's legislative barriers, securing financing, and restoring confidence among lenders and landowners.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The crossover’s carbon-fiber aero package, which includes bulbous fenders and a giant rear wing, is capable of creating up to 6,900 pounds of downforce at 150 mph and upwards of 12,000 pounds at 200 mph, according to Inside EVs.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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In this case, it's applied to the motorcycle fenders and fuel tank.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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The hedge ratio for Japanese life insurers is about 44%, according to Nomura.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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That Donald Trump tariffs are basically inflationary have money managers looking for hedges and the classic for that is precious metals.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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