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
The victims of prejudice and inequality are always the best guardians of the ramparts that sustain those miseries.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The prime minister addresses the nation from the fort's ramparts every year on August 15, India's independence day.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Dubrovnik’s ancient ramparts guard marble lanes that shimmer under Adriatic light—echoing with church bells and café laughter.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
The prime minister addresses the nation from the fort's ramparts every year on August 15, India's independence day.
—Shivam Patel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Dubrovnik’s ancient ramparts guard marble lanes that shimmer under Adriatic light—echoing with church bells and café laughter.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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Two recent novels go behind the walls of anchorite and lunatic cells in different centuries and for different purposes, yet wind up demonstrating how women forced by circumstance behind walls influence the lives of others into the future.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warm and organic interiors boast stone floors, custom millwork, and soaring wood-beam ceilings throughout, while vast walls of glass provide plenty of natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor environs.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For many, this is not only a prudent act of personal safety, but an expression of liberty and a bulwark against government overreach.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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Strengthening the City Council Office of Financial Analysis would be a good next step toward establishing a true separation of powers as a bulwark of Chicago city government.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The installation of the barricades is to prevent vehicular attacks.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For the second time in days, a driver ignored barricades in Pisgah National Forest and got stranded in the snow, according to officials in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This inexpensive material can be wrapped around stakes or poles, or used with wood to build a more elaborate fence design.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The construction of the first dams on the Columbia River, including the Grand Coulee and Bonneville in the 1930s, provided jobs during the Great Depression as well as hydropower and navigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The construction of the first dams on the Columbia River, including the Grand Coulee and Bonneville in the 1930s, provided jobs during the Great Depression as well as hydropower and navigation.—
Claire Rush,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The truck was damaged after hitting the concrete barrier.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All of this takes place via a standard Tesla-like NACS charge port on the driver side rear fender.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
21 Jan. 2026
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The cruiser had minor damage to the front right bumper, the right front fender and was missing some parts, but upon inspection the sergeant did not notice any markings indicating that another vehicle was involved, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The price of silver has moderated somewhat in the time since, but the sudden run-up has propelled silver from a quiet hedge into a hot topic among investors.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nelliet™ Holly grows vigorously to create a dense screen, tall hedge, or dynamic specimen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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