as in rails
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
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Recent Examples of railings
On the block in Edison Park where Bartholomew lived, neighbors and a crew of their young children tied blue ribbons on trees and railings Sunday morning.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Neighborhood gossip delivers revelations; seemingly minor matters involving porch railings swell into arguments about social justice.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sand railings and hard-to-reach areas by hand.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Hold on to railings when available.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Neighborhood gossip delivers revelations; seemingly minor matters involving porch railings swell into arguments about social justice.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Apex Pest Control said common carpenter bee nesting sites include wooden decks, railings and fences, as well as eaves, fascia boards and wooding siding.
—Sarah Linn
april 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sand railings and hard-to-reach areas by hand.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Hold on to railings when available.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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Going off the rails Everything went downhill after that win at Forest.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Step stools, toilet seats, bottle warmers and cribs with bed rails are available upon request, while ARAME offers a children’s menu all day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle.—
Jim Halley,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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