ramparts

plural of rampart

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Recent Examples of ramparts 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ramparts
Noun
  • The studio was designed by the architect Josep Lluís Sert, and the property includes the 18th-century villa up the hill, where Miró left behind charcoal graffiti on the walls and several of his artworks.
    Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The primary bedroom’s luxe bath comes with a freestanding soaking tub, a separate shower, and exotic Zebra marble walls.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Many of them moved over and around the barricades to enter the park on foot.
    Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Ramparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramparts. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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