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Recent Examples of stanchions
There are stanchions blocking the view.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen brought stanchions from his rum bar to the street to keep protesters separated from officers, working as a volunteer to ensure the demonstration remains peaceful.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
That report will give everyone a sense as to why that plane left Statesville on a Thursday morning, then immediately turned around and tried to return to the same airport before striking trees and light stanchions, crashing and bursting into flame only 10 minutes after takeoff.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Gate areas will feature digital screens and streamlined lanes, eliminating numbered stanchions (silver columns).
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Travelers breezed through largely empty rows of stanchions at the TSA checkpoint, where wait times were listed as less than 10 minutes.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Hamas says at least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces over the last week; Israeli officials said troops fired to prevent incursions across the yellow line, which is now being marked with colored stanchions as a clearer warning.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen brought stanchions from his rum bar to the street to keep protesters separated from officers, working as a volunteer to ensure the demonstration remains peaceful.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
That report will give everyone a sense as to why that plane left Statesville on a Thursday morning, then immediately turned around and tried to return to the same airport before striking trees and light stanchions, crashing and bursting into flame only 10 minutes after takeoff.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Gate areas will feature digital screens and streamlined lanes, eliminating numbered stanchions (silver columns).
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Travelers breezed through largely empty rows of stanchions at the TSA checkpoint, where wait times were listed as less than 10 minutes.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Hamas says at least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces over the last week; Israeli officials said troops fired to prevent incursions across the yellow line, which is now being marked with colored stanchions as a clearer warning.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanchions
Noun
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Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors.—
Carey Purcell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Due to the material’s structural limitations, it cannot be used for high-strength or critical load-bearing structures like skyscraper pillars or major bridges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Another standout is the indoor pool, where angular columns and hexagonal floor tiles lend a sculptural quality to the space, which also incorporates a spa and massage suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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“Stanchions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanchions. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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