as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack
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Recent Examples of fortification
Poland also took measures to protect its 144-mile border with Russia and 250 miles with Belarus and began building fortifications known as the East Shield in November.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there are a variety of low-cost measures such as mines and fortifications that would help to make the conquest of Ukraine more difficult, and Ukraine’s own defense industrial base is well positioned to produce many of these domestically with Western support.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
The fortifications and trench lines here are a part of nearly 600-mile-long defensive system holding Russia back from the heartland of Ukraine.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
His ideas found broader application solving logistical problems during the Napoleonic Era — for instance, identifying the most efficient way to build fortifications, in order to minimize the costs of transporting materials across Europe.
—Siobhan Roberts, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Indeed, there are a variety of low-cost measures such as mines and fortifications that would help to make the conquest of Ukraine more difficult, and Ukraine’s own defense industrial base is well positioned to produce many of these domestically with Western support.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
The fortifications and trench lines here are a part of nearly 600-mile-long defensive system holding Russia back from the heartland of Ukraine.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
His ideas found broader application solving logistical problems during the Napoleonic Era — for instance, identifying the most efficient way to build fortifications, in order to minimize the costs of transporting materials across Europe.
—Siobhan Roberts, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortification
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There, visitors can find extensive ruins from the military town, including an amphitheater, aqueduct, fortress gates, and an inn.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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This fortress was constructed in 1361 by the Sienese and its many nearby side streets are worth taking the time to get lost in.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Despite its dire status in Scotland, the European wildcat species as a whole remains relatively secure, with strongholds across mainland Europe.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Houthis reported explosions in their territory, including in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and in the northern province of Saada, their stronghold near the Saudi border.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists believe the Incan citadel was built in the 1420s and abandoned sometime in the mid 1500s, around the time Spanish conquistadors invaded the Inca Empire.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its objective was not to retreat from the citadels of governance but to place them under siege.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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When every day brings some new, head-spinning event on the world stage, when polarization seems to define our national discourse, now is a good time to stop and give thanks for the bastion of solace in the heart of New York City — Central Park.—
Betsy Smith,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Associated Press journalists saw a handful of tanks move Sunday into Jenin, long a bastion of armed struggle against Israel.—
Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The sandy beaches of South Beach only had a smattering of sun bathers, sand castle builders, joggers and swimmers.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the remake, after being kissed back to life, Snow White confronts the Evil Queen, who is still alive and well at the castle, and announces her intention to reclaim her late parents’ realm.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles is building toward the postseason and is trying to hold down the fort until James can return to the lineup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Co-leader Chris Difford has apparently taken ill, although the less Squeeze-attentive parts of the audience may not have noticed, since primary lead singer Glenn Tilbrook is holding down the fort quite effectively.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Fortification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortification. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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