as in rails
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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Recent Examples of railings
Beyond the breathtaking entrance, with its twin staircases, wrought iron railings, and a glittering chandelier, Hotel Casa del Mar has 129 guest rooms and 16 suites, including multi-bedroom ocean-view suites and three two-story Penthouse Suites.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Don’t forget to use it on all steps and railings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Hold on to railings when available.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Jilk Heavy Construction, an Orange County firm, has driven new pilings into the sea floor, installed heavy timber decking and rebuilt railings to cap and harden the structure.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The pier stretches into the Pacific as fisherman perch from its railings.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
If your porch has railings or windows nearby, window boxes are another way to layer in greenery without taking up floor space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Peeling paint, slippery steps, shaky railings, worn pathways, and sticking doors need to be addressed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Don’t forget to use it on all steps and railings.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Hold on to railings when available.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
In recent months, Jilk Heavy Construction, an Orange County firm, has driven new pilings into the sea floor, installed heavy timber decking and rebuilt railings to cap and harden the structure.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The pier stretches into the Pacific as fisherman perch from its railings.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
When the bridge reopens, there will be railings to separate motorists and pedestrians and an improved pedestrian crossing heading east to make the trail safer.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railings
Noun
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Riding the rails from Chicago to Louisiana or Alabama was an under-appreciated act of collective courage and, given the Pullman Porters’ crucial role in the building of the civil rights movement, pivotal to Black progress.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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This prototype’s appears flat under the vinyl, unlike the coupe’s, which has a scalloped center and raised side rails.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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With its polished English oak paneling and ornate Louis XIV-style wrought-iron balustrades presided over by a torch-wielding bronze cherub, the opulent atrium is remembered by historians as both the main thoroughfare and architectural crown jewel of the legendary liner.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Cotton Exchange has fanciful touches on the exterior, including faux columns and balustrades, and a fountain at the front of the building, dominated by a gryphon, a mythic creature that is part lion, part eagle.—
Jim Halley,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Railings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railings. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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