PALINGS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

palings

noun

plural of paling

as in fences

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Noun

However, the city does not have the manpower to maintain those fences in front of the businesses, Faulk said.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Migrants from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa regularly attempt to cross the border fences around Ceuta and Melilla, seeing the Spanish cities as gateways to mainland Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fences

Noun

The report suggests the growing popularity of luxury assets may reflect their potential as inflation hedges.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Kent is urging residents in wildfire-prone areas to reconsider landscaping choices that could leave their homes vulnerable, including trees and hedges that can help fire spread toward structures.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hedges

Noun

From elevating beds to expanding sections to sliding walls and even entire roofs, these 10 homes transform to get maximum use out of a compact space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of walls

Noun

The system enables robots to choose different ways of passing through tight spaces, including stepping over objects, ducking under barriers, and turning sideways to fit through narrow gaps.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Among the chief concerns for many stakeholders are the barriers to entry.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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