Synonyms for tower
ˈtaʊ ərtow·er

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1. towernoun

   a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

   Synonyms:
   towboat, tugboat, tug, pillar, column

2. column, tower, pillarnoun

   anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

   "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"

   Synonyms:
   newspaper column, pillar, editorial, chromatography column, column, towboat, tugboat, tug, mainstay

3. tugboat, tug, towboat, towerverb

   a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

   Synonyms:
   towboat, tug, jerk, column, pillar, tugboat

4. loom, tower, predominate, hulkverb

   appear very large or occupy a commanding position

   "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

   Synonyms:
   rule, loom, predominate, hulk, dominate, brood, hover, prevail, bulk large, reign

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Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. towernoun

   Synonyms:
   TURRET, MINARET

2. towernoun

   Synonyms:
   citadel, fortress, castle, stronghold

3. towerverb

   Synonyms:
   soar, mount, rise

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1. towernoun

   Synonyms:
   steeple, campanile, minaret, spire, belfry, turret, cupola, dome, tourelle, barbican, pylon, martello tower, castle, citadel, donjon, keep, fortress

2. towerverb

   Synonyms:
   overtop, rise above

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1. List of paraphrases for "tower":

   torre, pylon, burj, tour, turn, towers, trick, round, rook, ride, tap, walk, dungeon, pylons, rig, taur, steeple, castle, building, ballot, pagoda, château, tours, lap, lathe, borj, stroll

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2. Michael Cohen:

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3. Devin Nunes:

   I don't believe Trump Tower was tapped.

4. Tiffany Co.:

   And Trump Tower was built with Tiffany's air rights. But I've also always loved the name.

5. Wes Ramey:

   Although Dollywood does not have the specific ride involved in this tragic incident, the safety of our guests is our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, and until further details about the accident at Floridas ICON Park are known, we have temporarily closed Drop Line, our drop tower ride that was developed by the same manufacturer.