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Recent Examples of railing
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
With a rustic oak wood base and sleek iron railing, this one won’t be an eyesore on your counter.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As the first block was hoisted, Alemani darted to the railing to take a picture.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
As Kennedy approached the front railing of the stands, prosecutors say Kennedy said something to Metcalf.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Accounts relayed among passengers suggested the fall may have been accidental, possibly involving a split-second loss of balance near the railing when Partee tried to jump on Guzman's back.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
With a rustic oak wood base and sleek iron railing, this one won’t be an eyesore on your counter.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
As the first block was hoisted, Alemani darted to the railing to take a picture.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
As Kennedy approached the front railing of the stands, prosecutors say Kennedy said something to Metcalf.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing
Noun
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Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Adam Gray / Getty Images The strike — the LIRR’s first in roughly 30 years — has halted service on one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems, which carries hundreds of thousands of riders between Long Island and New York City.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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