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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windbreaks
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It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025 -
When Columbus instructed settlers to build forts in large towns, Taínos attacked the settlers in large numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Andermatt, Switzerland High in the Alps, where trains wind through snowbound passes and peaks rise like fortresses, Andermatt is one of Switzerland’s most dynamic winter destinations.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Such structures, including residences and fortresses, were created by religious authorities and noble families, according to the city’s tourism website.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The city of Denver, for instance, which collects compost from homes and smaller apartment dwellings, doesn’t take tea bags, coffee filters or certified compostable products such as takeout containers or cups.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Join the tiny home community by adding this Generic Tiny Home to your cart, or keep scrolling to see more move-in-ready dwellings available at Amazon.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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McDonald said DeSantis also could be trying to shore up Republican strongholds to mitigate the losses generally experienced by the party in power during midterm elections.—
Mike Schneider,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Immigration operations that started last summer in liberal strongholds such as Chicago,Los Angeles and Portland also generated large protests.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a precruise stay at the Ritz-Carlton Osaka, the itinerary includes private performances by Kodo taiko drummers and geishas, strolls among cherry blossoms and bonsai trees, and visits to castles and temples, such as the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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Concept art of the Disney/Fortnite video game interface released in 2024 looked like a theme park with multiple Disney castles at a gleaming central hub surrounded by at least eight islands populated with visual nods to familiar Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox brands, films and shows.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each year, the previous vintage’s wine is racked off just before harvest, and fresh juice is added immediately—keeping the lees wet and active.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to the geography of these special hideaways, the vibrant blue water of the Mediterranean Sea is typically quite calm, making for an idyllic place to take a dip or even snorkel.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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Aerial footage showed the destruction wrought by the twister, with roofs ripped off buildings, some of them reduced to rubble.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The homes in Yuba County will have metal roofs supported by wood trusses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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