Thesaurus results for RAILING

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noun

ˈrā-liŋ

Definition of railing

as in rail

a protective barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and its supports they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking

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verb

present participle of rail

as in ranting

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Recent Examples of railing

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His teammates flocked to him, reaching over the railing for high-fives. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 If your balance is not that stable, Owoc suggests holding onto a railing or placing a hand on the wall for a little more support or starting with a lower step or march in place. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 July 2026 The combination of dust, dirt, pollen, and high humidity can leave a sticky, dingy coating on the floors, railings, and furniture. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Visitors reported visible signs of unfinished construction, including packing tape on stair railings and paint splatters beneath glass panels. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for railing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing

Noun

Large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway, and a goods train derailed, according to NHK, while rail ‌services were halted and flights grounded.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
South End grew into a polished corridor of apartments, breweries and restaurants, much of it shaped by light rail and large-scale development.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

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Trump, ranting for minutes on end about Balogun’s red card on the morning of the match, became the voice of it.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026