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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Rossano’s new takeout joint, adorned with ocean-blue and yellow-tiled walls, will have an order window and (for now) eight pies fired in Moretti Forni deck ovens.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The firm isn’t afraid to add dramatic touches such as bold accent walls and sculptural lighting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Cuomo sought to draw on decades of experience in government as a bulwark against Trump’s attacks on his hometown.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Powell has often cited his support in Congress as a bulwark against Trump's attacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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As the crowd of protesters surged forward, some pushed against a police barricade that blocked them from Pastor Terry Jones, O'Reilly motioned with his hands for the crowd to move back, pleading with them to keep the peace.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Front and rear lighting are included for daytime visibility in traffic or after-dark riding, and there's a full fender above each wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Loughran described over-cab lights, regular headlights as well as plow lights that jutted out over the fenders of the vehicle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
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That’s in part because major pro-Israel political donors in New York are considering how best to keep Mamdani from winning the general election in November — chief among them hedge funder Bill Ackman.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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And since the hedge funder is planning on loaning his copies of the Thirteen Amendment and the Emancipation Proclamation to a U.S. institution, the public will be able to see the rare pieces for themselves soon enough.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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