PALINGS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

palings

noun

plural of paling

as in fences

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Noun

The legacy data center strategy relied on secrecy—unmarked, fortress-like facilities hidden behind high security fences with minimal community outreach.

— Kevin Brown, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Decorative brick columns will be constructed at the end of the fences and brick paving will be placed between the road’s concrete barrier and the sidewalk.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fences

Noun

Monnier said this was surprising given the potential of commodities, particularly oil and gasoline, as inflation hedges, but said that family offices might be outsourcing these investments to advisors.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Tall hedges help keep everything nicely hidden from prying eyes.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hedges

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The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
An action sports area is also planned with trampolines, climbing walls and indoor skate facilities.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of walls

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In Puerto San Carlos, a fishing town of about 5,700 people, some feared high tides and pounding waves from Polo could breach barriers and send seawater into the community.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Still visible on Google Maps, but even in August 2021 there were signs of potential safety issues — barriers and orange netting on the side.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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