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Recent Examples of embrasure
One room holds an embrasure, complete with a cannon, for those who can’t make the 2.5-mile round-trip hike to the fort itself.
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Erin L. Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
Erin L. Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2023
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
There were openings in the upper walls, accessible to the men on the ramparts, called embrasures, through which archers could shoot.
—William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrasure
Noun
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The core materials were then mixed with oats and water and pressed into molds with bubble-like indents and rough line patterns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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There were also small, round indentations near the tracks.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Predictive models can also identify vulnerable populations and enhance services like micro-loans, healthcare and housing to reduce barriers to opportunities for marginalized communities.—
Cathy Ross,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Although crews were able to ventilate the building and clear most of the smoke from the top three floors shortly after the fire, Smith previously told the Daily Southtown the entire building was evacuated and all residents were assisted in finding temporary housing.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Thus, minimum payments don’t make a dent in your loan’s principal.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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In Haiti’s case, neither a recent U.S. designation of the armed groups as terrorist organizations nor a multinational force led by Kenya has made a dent in the gangs’ ability to sow chaos.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The suite also had a little cubby and discreet shelves around the cubicle to store my personal things.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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An office building in the Financial District has ditched cubicles and shed most of its original facade, making way for more than 1,000 new rental apartments and splashy amenities.—
Matt Yan,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Morrison’s grave has, of course, long been a shrine for Doors fans, who have flocked to the cemetery for years, to pay their respects.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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The basilica also houses a shrine to modern Christian martyrs from around the world, whose relics line both sides of the church and also fill the crypts below.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Sovereign credit ratings express the likelihood that sovereign borrowers will repay borrowed money on time and in full based on the terms of the indenture.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the definition of indenture servitude, in which someone works for a single employer without pay, visa holders may change employers and are paid.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Embrasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrasure. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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