as in walls
a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks
The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.
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Recent Examples of ramparts
Dubrovnik’s ancient ramparts guard marble lanes that shimmer under Adriatic light—echoing with church bells and café laughter.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramparts
Noun
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At the same time, hospitals face growing pressure to reduce readmissions and manage outcomes beyond their walls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Barriers like highways, fencing, border walls and other development projects threaten to leave roaming species without the option to expand, ultimately leading to localized extinction.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Slamming through barricades and brush, the car picks up realistic damage effects, with its rear bumper and license plate dangling in tow.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ramparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramparts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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