as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
vowed to use any means necessary to bulwark the country against attack
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in rampart
Related Words
2
as in support
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bulwark
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
The Lost Cause was fortified by presidential power and bulwarked for a century by Jim Crow.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulwark
Verb
In 2025 Trump declared a National Energy Emergency aimed at bulwarking the coal industry.
—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
The Lost Cause was fortified by presidential power and bulwarked for a century by Jim Crow.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Republican voters, the bulwark of the president’s political power, appear similarly exasperated.
—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The civilization of love will not arise from a single or spectacular gesture, but from the sum total of small and steadfast acts of fidelity that serve as a bulwark against dehumanization.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bulwark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulwark
Verb
-
In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
-
This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
Noun
-
In 1946, Picasso set up his studio in Château Grimaldi, a former medieval castle perched above the ramparts.
-
The best are those on top floors with views of the pool or Caribbean Sea beyond city ramparts—uninterrupted for over 500 miles north to Jamaica.
Noun
-
Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
-
Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
Noun
-
In northwestern Kentucky, just outside Louisville, Bullitt County emergency management officials asked residents of a rural road to evacuate as a precaution after a landslide at a dam embankment.
-
An initial investigation determined that the BMW was eastbound on the highway when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to go off the road and down a steep embankment.
Verb
-
When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time.
-
Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
Noun
-
Because Cook County and the city of Chicago remain a Democratic bastion, new voters will not have the choice of getting new ideas or a fresh set of eyes from an independent or a Republican candidate.
-
These organizations claim to be bastions of journalism, Defenders of Democracy, and heroes in the fight for truth in government.
Noun
-
Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
-
The export ban and subsequent negotiations with Anthropic underscored the lack of a consistent regulatory framework around AI, even as the technology advances rapidly and the US tries to stay ahead of global competitors like China.
Verb
-
Confirm details twice to safeguard your progress.
-
These awards recognize areas that demonstrate exceptional management, as well as strong regulations that safeguard wildlife.
Cite this Entry
“Bulwark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulwark. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
