palings

plural of paling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for palings
Noun
  • Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In January 2020 tail hedges were literally being given away.
    Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Outdoors, the sprawling grounds are laced with bluestone hardscaping, mature olive trees, tall hedges, and numerous alfresco lounging and entertaining terraces.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
  • As the crowd approached the Parliament, barricades stood firm.
    Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Palings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palings. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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