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
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.
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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
The buttery yellow ramparts encircling the center of Avignon stretch 2.6 miles and are notched with arrow slits and gaps for dumping boiling water or cooking oil on attackers below.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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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
The buttery yellow ramparts encircling the center of Avignon stretch 2.6 miles and are notched with arrow slits and gaps for dumping boiling water or cooking oil on attackers below.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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The innumerable lives lived within their walls and the storms weathered from without leave lasting marks.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Wall Sits Here is how to do a wall sit:13 Stand with your back flat against a wall and your feet shoulder-width apart.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Trump’s firing of Perlmutter — which the White House has yet to comment on or give its justification for — thus removed a key bulwark for content companies.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Just being able to pay regular salaries to soldiers, police, and teachers would provide a bulwark against chaos.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The situation escalated when GUNTHER mentioned Goldberg's family, provoking the Hall of Famer to jump the security barricade.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The ball ended up clearing the fence at Sutter Health Park as Yankee center fielder Trent Grisham ran out of room and his back hit the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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His wood back fence was gone, but his dog and house were fine.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The Erie Canal and New York State’s other canals are segmented and managed by a series of locks, lift bridges, guard gates and movable dams that control water flow and vessel traffic.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There have been too many holes in the dam and not enough thumbs to plug them.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The Icons Collection medallion is mounted on the rear fender, while each bike's unique serial number is engraved on a commemorative tank console inlay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The color Race Gold festoons the outline of the radiator grille and front fenders, among other elements of the car.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Noun
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It can be utilized as a low hedge to border an herb garden and also performs well as a container subject.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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The rose is pollinator-friendly and will do well as a hedge, border, or in a larger container.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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