as in cathedral
a large, magnificent, or massive building
a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city
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as in to climb
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Recent Examples of tower
Time, 29 Mar. 2025
The drop tower ride will reopen in April following a seasonal refurbishment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
For the past 15,000 years, glaciers have moved across landmasses and formed mountain ranges, steep valleys, deep lakes and towering fjords.
—Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Debris lay scattered from the top of the tower, which controlled all air traffic in the capital of Myanmar, the photos showed on Saturday.
—Time, 29 Mar. 2025
The drop tower ride will reopen in April following a seasonal refurbishment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Hansen, a towering presence, guided the trio through the process, as Chaudhari ran demo drills to show each prospect how to attack the reps.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
For the past 15,000 years, glaciers have moved across landmasses and formed mountain ranges, steep valleys, deep lakes and towering fjords.
—Darren Orf, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tower
Noun
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Visitors can explore centuries-old cathedrals, enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine influenced by Spanish flavors, and immerse themselves in a cultural landscape rich with history and tradition.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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The climber was intercepted by authorities upon his rough landing in the square in front of the cathedral, and the incident has embarrassed the cathedral’s caretakers, who had put in place a new security system and thermal cameras as part of the recent renovation.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The prohibition on climbing not only protects the structure but also safeguards visitors from potential accidents.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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On the night of April 18, 1775, church sexton Robert Newman climbed into the belfry.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The brand is also working closely with the Landmark Preservation Commission of NYC to restore the edifice’s iconic facade.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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And technological advancements at the state-of-the-art edifice allow Cavil and her team to track each plot from vineyard to bottle.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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No major-league reliever has made more appearances across the past two seasons than Abreu, who now ascends to a setup role after Ryan Pressly’s departure.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lhakpa Gelu ascended the peak with supplemental oxygen.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Rapid Support Forces fought back for the rest of Friday, firing missiles from armed drones that hovered over the palace compound, Sudanese military officials said.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Heavy gunfire and airstrikes have been reported in the vicinity of the palace for days.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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Frustration is mounting over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks suggesting Palestinians could be relocated to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other Arab nations — a notion Saudi leaders firmly reject.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Quality tanked, recalls mounted and sales collapsed.—
Michael Brian Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At stake are family budgets, America's prominence as the world's leading financial power and the structure of the global economy.—
Time,
Time,
30 Mar. 2025
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The concrete bases of the structure were located at the points where the bedrock is highest, reducing the cost of building the house’s foundations.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Evacuation orders were lifted Sunday, allowing residents to return to their homes.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tower. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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