as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
a series of forts along the frontier
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Recent Examples of fort
Try setting up an indoor teepee, a pup tent, or build a fort with blankets and chairs, and settle in for a little fun.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The fort was used as a prison for confederate officers and government officials during the civil war, and it's known for housing confederate vice president Alexander Stephens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Their descendants make up nearly a quarter of the Bermudian population, and their history is on exhibit at the National Museum of Bermuda, one of the highlights of the Royal Naval Dockyard, a sprawling fort that houses shops, restaurants, bars, and other activities.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The board has no shortage of options if the idea truly is to find someone qualified to hold down the fort while the search for a successor to Martinez is conducted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The fort was used as a prison for confederate officers and government officials during the civil war, and it's known for housing confederate vice president Alexander Stephens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Their descendants make up nearly a quarter of the Bermudian population, and their history is on exhibit at the National Museum of Bermuda, one of the highlights of the Royal Naval Dockyard, a sprawling fort that houses shops, restaurants, bars, and other activities.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
The board has no shortage of options if the idea truly is to find someone qualified to hold down the fort while the search for a successor to Martinez is conducted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fort
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The concerts take place from late April to mid-September at Castillo Sohail, a 10th-century fortress located by the sea in Fuengirola, Málaga province.—
Franchesca Guim,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Strategic diversification across multiple jurisdictions can help create a financial fortress, better shielding wealth from unnecessary threats and better securing long-term financial stability.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The findings reflect broader dissatisfaction among New Yorkers with the state's leadership and opens the door for Republicans to make substantial inroads in traditionally blue strongholds.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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While Illinois has long been known as Democratic stronghold, with nearly 55% of voters favoring Vice President Kamala Harris compared with 44% supporting Trump in November, McHenry County leans more to the right politically.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Nowadays, more than 10 million people come and marvel at the fortification.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the British inhabitants of St. Augustine still worried about attacks by the Spanish — hence the fortifications, according to numerous historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 15th-century Inca citadel may be a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a modern wonder of the world, visited by more than 1.4 million people last year, but there are many ways to experience it.—
Forbes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Named after its placement on the citadel mound of Kuyunjik, the North Palace is thought to have been completed around 643 BCE—and then burnt down not long after, in 612 BCE, when Nineveh was sacked by the Babylonians.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The parents set up a handmade Princess Peach castle at the summit, and children were invited to write notes to send to heaven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Per the outlet, the couple exchanged vows at the Castello di Celsa, a 13th-century castle with sweeping views, a beautiful garden and ivy crawling up its stone walls.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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While its craggy slopes may seem barren at first glance, the mountain is actually a bastion of Canarian biodiversity, with Teide violets, red bugloss and Tenerife lizards all calling the region home.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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And at the helm of this bastion of truth stands a man of vision, a man of class, of fortitude, secretary, doctor extravagant —Dr. Lonnie Bunch.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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“Fort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fort. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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