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Definition of railingnext
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

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Recent Examples of railing
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for railing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railing
Noun
  • Consider the impact of investing even near that number in our existing bus and rail network and the land surrounding those stations.
    Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
  • Chastain, who lives in Virginia, has proposed many different rail transit plans for the city through petition initiatives, but none have ever become a reality.
    Dylan Lysen July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
  • 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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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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