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
But now, with the NCAA having mostly abandoned those ramparts of the debate, these same athletes became an inconvenience to resolving three antitrust cases that have threatened the future of its commercial enterprise.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The 18th-century ramparts encircling the city are free to climb and boast dramatic ocean views.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Lunch salads from the organic garden and thali suppers are served in surprising nooks: in the garden, under a lush canopy of vines, or on a rounded rampart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The 18th-century ramparts encircling the city are free to climb and boast dramatic ocean views.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Lunch salads from the organic garden and thali suppers are served in surprising nooks: in the garden, under a lush canopy of vines, or on a rounded rampart.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rampart
Noun
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The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The outside walls that the ends of the roof rafters sit on would tilt out.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Moderates, or at least traditionalists like John Thune, have been the bulwark against efforts to pack the Supreme Court, ignore the Senate parliamentarian, or change the filibuster.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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In theory, the power is intended to be a final bulwark against injustice or overly harsh punishment.—
Brett Kelman,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Nicolas runs towards the edge as well, but lands directly on a barricade, folding over it from the torso.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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Iyo knocked Ripley off a giant production crate, climbed to the top of the barricade and dove onto Ripley.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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According to players, a ball hit a pickup truck parked by the station, then fire department members sprayed gallons of water over the fence onto their baseball field.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Though the entire film goes for broke, some scenes are more successful than others, with Kirby in particular asked to swing for the fences.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The city already owns the dam on the west side, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources owns the dam on the east side.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The dam, which Bloomberg says will be three times the size of the Three Gorges Dam, will consist of five electrical plants.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Thousands of Ohioans could drop off Medicaid or face new barriers to coverage even as the state prepares for an extra infusion of federal money.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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Cities in eastern Contra Costa County, including Antioch and Pittsburg, are expected to break the 100-degree barrier on Thursday and then perhaps again on Friday, while Concord is expected to peak at 99 on Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Wider front fenders and a front fascia with larger air inlets are also in the mix.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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New damage-resistant polypropylene fenders help keep dirt and damp at bay.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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An azalea hedge is where a gardener’s preferred style comes into play: should it be sheared or unsheared?—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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While the company holds a stake in Canopy Growth, a cannabis producer, this investment is a small fraction of its portfolio and serves as a hedge rather than a core focus.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Rampart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rampart. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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