Thesaurus results for GUARDRAIL

guardrail

noun

ˈgärd-ˌrāl

Definition of guardrail

as in railing

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports the car ran off the road, but fortunately only hit the guardrail

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Recent Examples of guardrail Some of the deals have pages of guardrails and approval rights, setting down boundaries for any future use of these replicas. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Work is underway on a bridge in Caraballeda, where authorities are replacing guardrails, laying new asphalt and repairing expansion joints to restore safe travel conditions. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 As guardrails come into place to protect artists’ IP, this could be one of the biggest growth moments in the history of the music business. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 3 July 2026 Here’s why some Republicans are urgently calling for a special session to establish guardrails. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guardrail

Recent Examples of Synonyms for guardrail

Noun

Plans also call for a rooftop terrace with a hot tub—glass railings ensure an unbroken view—and a series of terraces that step down to a custom swimming pool.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Pressed against the ship's railing, the sailors spotted a lighthouse and a water tower through binoculars.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of railing

Noun

Consider the impact of investing even near that number in our existing bus and rail network and the land surrounding those stations.

— Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Chastain, who lives in Virginia, has proposed many different rail transit plans for the city through petition initiatives, but none have ever become a reality.

— Dylan Lysen July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026