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Recent Examples of handrail
Dream Cottage 24 is ADA-compliant with a zero-threshold entry and shower, as well as doorways with handrails.
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
Climbing skills: Young kids learn to climb stairs, use handrails and balance themselves securely while working at the counter.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Plus, your core is forced to put in some work to keep you balanced, since these machines don’t have handrails.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 3 June 2025
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
Climbing skills: Young kids learn to climb stairs, use handrails and balance themselves securely while working at the counter.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Plus, your core is forced to put in some work to keep you balanced, since these machines don’t have handrails.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handrail
Noun
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Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To the aft, an open balcony with a glass balustrade overlooks the ginormous main deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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Craftsmanship is another aspect that is visible in both cultures; this is represented in high-quality materials such as the cognac leather and gunmetal balustrade.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Drape them over a doorframe, wrap them around a banister, or weave them through a patio railing for an instant touch of autumn.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hang them around a fireplace, doorframe, stairs, tabletops, and banisters for an ideal autumnal atmosphere.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Setting guardrails can help quiet your emotions Awareness alone is not enough.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ten years ago, several sites, including YouTube and Tumblr, also lacked guardrails and only added meaningful parental controls in recent years.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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In China, newer but heavily debt-financed assets—from metro systems to high-speed rail—face profitability challenges, with maintenance costs outpacing budgets.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The fatal stabbing of a young woman on a Charlotte light rail train highlights the challenges of keeping public transportation riders safe on vast, crowded and wide-open systems that fuel urban life.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Handrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handrail. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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