as in stronghold
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
a massive stone redoubt at the entrance of the bay guarded the city
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Recent Examples of redoubt
The worst threat facing the latter is the relocation of a small minority of people from the northern cities to the Southern states which are the redoubt of Lindbergh’s movement.
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David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
Trump will address supporters Tuesday in Macomb County, Mich., an area north of Detroit that is a quintessential redoubt of culturally conservative blue-collar voters.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
The United States announced late last year that its military had roughly doubled the number of its troops on the ground in Syria, to 2,000, and its many strikes on Islamic State redoubts in the Syrian desert in the last few months appear to have tamped down the immediate threat.
—Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lesson learned: the three tarantulas were the defensive redoubt that had repelled the roaches.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Renton
may 12, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
Trump will address supporters Tuesday in Macomb County, Mich., an area north of Detroit that is a quintessential redoubt of culturally conservative blue-collar voters.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
The United States announced late last year that its military had roughly doubled the number of its troops on the ground in Syria, to 2,000, and its many strikes on Islamic State redoubts in the Syrian desert in the last few months appear to have tamped down the immediate threat.
—Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Lesson learned: the three tarantulas were the defensive redoubt that had repelled the roaches.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubt
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Cities have long been Democratic strongholds, but rising fears over crime and disorder appear to be softening partisan lines.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are several key sites to explore, like Le Castella, an imposing Medieval fortress on the sea; Santa Severina’s Byzantine architecture and Norman Castle; and Capo Colonna Archaeological Park, known for its Greek and Roman temples and ruins.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The change seems to set back even further Stockdale’s original vision to introduce new jobs, boost attractions and break open a fortress-like property that has divided downtown communities.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Suns have been a bastion of chaos since Mat Ishbia purchased the team in 2023.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sports, one of the last bastions of bipartisan broadcast TV viewing, is apt to keep the network-station binary from completely dissolving.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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Historians believe the castle featured living quarters and fortifications, plus courtyards, kitchens, houses and workshops.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Wide windows overlooking the square make for a standout element, offering a stunning view on the medieval fortification built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Others share the fear that a Trumpified Weiss is storming the citadel of objective journalism.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The day trip to the famous Incan citadel begins a few miles outside of the ancient city of Cusco.—
Nicole Edenedo,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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Famous landmarks include the Castello Aragonese—a Game of Thrones-esque fort and settlement, with roots dating to the 5th century BC—located off the village of Ischia Ponte.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, if the goal is for a third pair to hold the fort against lesser opponents until the impact players take over, why not make the job an investment in Winnipeg’s future?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Over 100 artworks by artists such as François Boucher, Giulio Carpioni, and Jacob Marrel, from the private collection of the Schörghuber family—owners of the castle since 2001—are displayed throughout the hotel.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Roan performs on a set that looks like a massive Gothic castle with a drawbridge, parapets and a throne.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Redoubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubt. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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