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also bannisters
as in railings
a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports
a much-needed new banister for the rickety staircase
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Recent Examples of banisters
Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banisters
Noun
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Markwood, 20, went over the railings during the seventh inning of the game at PNC Park on April 30.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Six-foot glass railings and coral stone floors add the finishing touch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some lenders are trying to replicate that model at scale, building nationwide agent infrastructure and talking about eventually layering in their own fintech rails locally.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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His tenure started well but began to go off the rails, and with five games remaining, relegation looked likely.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Banisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banisters. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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