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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Rushing’s eyes traveled along the railing, noting his teammates all on the top step, all relying on him.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Noun
This 1889 Second Empire–style Victorian in the Gold Coast has a spacious roof terrace with a wrought-iron decorative railing, space for alfresco dining and lounging, and lake views.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Rushing’s eyes traveled along the railing, noting his teammates all on the top step, all relying on him.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The Huntington is back and truly better than ever with plenty of the early-day residential touches intact, including the lovely wrought iron railings on the staircases and mail slots in the hallways.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
People stood shoulder to shoulder and even lined the railings of a nearby parking garage overlooking the square.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing
Noun
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Those attending can get a free Sacramento Regional Transit light rail ride Wednesday by showing a picture of the event’s poster, which can be found on the historic district’s website.
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The Chicago Transit Authority only confirmed that a person was found with a gunshot wound to the chest outside its 98th Street rail maintenance facility, and said the incident did not involve a CTA rail station and did not involve passengers.
Verb
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Trump continued ranting as Welker tried to fit in more questions about the weaponization fund, but the president said he was done with the interview, thanking Welker for the time and wishing her a good day before walking away.
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Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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