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

Noun

The long length looks great strung over a fireplace, hung above a desk or tied to the railing of a porch. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Many of the historic elements, like the original doors and staircase railings, remain and add to the charm of the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 The buildings are white with black railings and black awnings in contrast to the greenery. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Along with outdoor Christmas decor, they can also be used inside to decorate an unlit tree or to add a soft, colorful glow to entryways and stair railings. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for railing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing

Noun

At a city council meeting earlier this week, City Manager Mark Vanderpool said that officials are focused on preserving the Conrail Corridor through Sterling Heights and Warren, an already existing 26-mile rail line currently used for manufacturing.

— Heath Kalb, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Ground-floor Deluxe Suites offer easy access, while the wheelchair-accessible Elspeth Huxley Suite has been thoughtfully adapted with ramp access, shower rails, and emergency features.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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Elon Musk is ranting on X in response to the upcoming documentary, Musk.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026
Videos of Cubans exploding in anger and ranting against the government have become frequent despite the severe penalties Cuban law imposes to those who criticize the authorities.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026