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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windbreaks
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History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The Royal African Company had acquired forts, ships, and the necessary infrastructure to traffic more than a hundred thousand people from one continent to another.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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In an ideal world the palisades would have their own mayor and police department.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Surface tanks are targets; subsurface reservoirs are fortresses.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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France believed its Maginot Line of fortresses was impregnable – until the Germans simply went around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates about 6,290 RVs are being used as makeshift dwellings across the county.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last May, state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a 17% emergency rate hike for State Farm homeowners, a 15% increase for renters and condo owners and a 38% jump for rental dwellings, all of which took effect June 1.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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While Machar is currently on trial for offenses including treason, fighting has intensified in areas seen as his strongholds, where government troops are trying to disperse the rebels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Paxton relied on conservative strongholds in outer suburbs and rural areas to remain competitive.—
Taylor Nichols,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, 10 of the best castles on Airbnb from around the world.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The British monarchy is known for their lavish castles and estates, which often leave the public in awe.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The tasting flight includes a sake-lees raisin butter that is not to be missed.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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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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Though Milan remained the center of his empire, Armani was known to split his time between seaside retreats, countryside estates, alpine hideaways, and warm-weather escapes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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From the best restaurants and bars to can’t-miss hikes and hideaways, here's how to plan the perfect visit to Bozeman, Montana.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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