palings

plural of paling

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Noun
  • Videos from the confrontation show smashed car windows, fires burning on the sidewalks, and Haredi men tearing at police fences as officers beat them back and arrest rioters.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
  • No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.
    Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Similarly, dense plants can act as hedges and also provide great privacy.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
  • With stock indexes now holding more semiconductors than ever, perhaps this month's whipsaw has investors paying up for hedges.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • These walls, activated by shooting a switch, permanently block pathways for the remainder of the round, dynamically altering gameplay.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
  • Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.
    Ray Campos, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • Police and volunteers were everywhere, as were cones and barricades.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 21 June 2026
  • Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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“Palings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palings. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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