as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack
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1
as in rampart
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as in support
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Recent Examples of bulwark
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Cuomo sought to draw on decades of experience in government as a bulwark against Trump’s attacks on his hometown.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2019
Topics include safeguarding city dwellers from extreme heat and bulwarking coastal towns against rising seas.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Verb
And while not a comprehensive solution, public relations professionals can help serve as a bulwark.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Cuomo sought to draw on decades of experience in government as a bulwark against Trump’s attacks on his hometown.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
This makes Iraq a weak but vital ally and bulwark against Iranian influence.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2019
Topics include safeguarding city dwellers from extreme heat and bulwarking coastal towns against rising seas.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulwark
Verb
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Insurance can help protect you from unexpected legal or financial difficulties.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The East Asian power provided air defense systems to the Balkan nation to help protect its airspace, raising concerns in the United States about Serbia's path toward European integration.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Nineteen rooms are scattered over six buildings and intricate maze-like ramparts.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 Dec. 2023
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In the past, the upper parts of the castle ramparts, walls, and communication trenches were used as hanging gardens, where people cultivated citrus trees, vineyards, and olive trees, useful in case of siege for the self-support of the inhabitants.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal ([email protected]).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Applying change management principles, like gaining early buy-in, offering dedicated support and providing proper training, can turn hesitation into enthusiasm and drive successful transformation.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Preliminary information indicated serious injuries were reported after a vehicle went down an embankment, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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The rider was ejected onto the highway, and the motorcycle came to a rest on a dirt embankment next to the highway, Lopez said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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And the reason is simple: Indy is a track where the Hendrick cars are always strong, with Larson being the defending race winner.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Consider San Francisco, a former bastion of the state’s far-left.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In June, the U.N. said, more than 147,000 people fled their homes in the central region, once a bastion of safety for those trying to escape the horrors of the capital.—
Jacqueline Charles
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Shaping and adapting strategies that will safeguard digital infrastructure and foster a secure technological environment for the future is a critical path.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Jennings family chose to safeguard their property with a conservation easement with the Land Trust for Tennessee.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
Noun
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It was built as a fortress for weapons in the early 20th century.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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This nation was never meant to be a fortress of exclusion, but a sanctuary of inclusion.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
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“Bulwark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulwark. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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