as in wall
a tall, thick stone or dirt structure that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks
—usually plural
The city's ramparts crumbled long ago.
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Recent Examples of rampart
The buttery yellow ramparts encircling the center of Avignon stretch 2.6 miles and are notched with arrow slits and gaps for dumping boiling water or cooking oil on attackers below.
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Thierry Teyssier re-envisaged the 200-year-old ochre kasbah and its rammed-earth ramparts to honor its Berber heritage with authenticity, elegance and an unrivaled romance.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
All three countries’ influences are reflected in its charming cobblestone streets, grand colonial buildings, churches and ancient ramparts.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Over the past six decades Lucca Comics & Games, which is held annually within the medieval ramparts of the Tuscan town of Lucca, has expanded exponentially to become the largest geek meet in Europe.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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At least when considering what happens inside the walls of the Leafs room, the addition of Laughton appears even more important.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The French and the British leaders have both floated the possibility of deploying their own nations’ armies to Ukraine as a postwar bulwark against further Russian aggression.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some incoming officials in the Trump administration have suggested drawing down American troop levels in Europe, which serve as a bulwark against Russia, so Washington can focus its military efforts on defending against China.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead of his set, fans along the barricade shared their excitement.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just tried to capitalize on that restart, trying to win the race and got shoved in the fence and the race car's destroyed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a chilling twist of fate, in the film’s first location — a zigzagging, vertical staircase aside a dam in Portugal — a close friend of the group experiences a horrifying accident, captured on camera, that underscores just how perilous Storror’s stunts really are.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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The order was met with shock inside the US Army Corps branch that operates dams in California’s San Joaquin Valley, two people with knowledge of the matter said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, less than 5% of Brazil’s Black population speaks English — meaning Black founders are typically up against a significant barrier to international opportunities.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump and his administration have been working to break down the legal barriers preventing presidents from removing independent agency officials at will.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Riley Herbst: Faded Promise On Lap 33, Herbst pitted to address a left-front fender rub caused by contact with Connor Zilisch.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is missing its left or right rearview mirror and left inner fender liner, the CHP said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The president was on his balcony, smoking a cigarette and reading the tablet, when Trent, wearing the excavation uniform, snuck up and hit him with a heavy drill bit from the library’s display case; Cal dropped the tablet in the hedges below.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 Mar. 2025
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Zero-yield gold is known as a hedge amid political and economic turmoil and tends to do well in a low-interest-rate environment.—
Ishaan Arora and Ashitha Shivaprasad,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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