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as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
upon our approach the deer disappeared back into the timber from whence it had come
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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly
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Recent Examples of timber
Positioned against one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth, nestled among lush towering timbers, travelers embrace all senses.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This increase was driven by higher oil and gas and surface revenues, which offset a decline in timber sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
While in South Carolina the governor declared a state of emergency because of the wildfires, in both South and North Carolina the fires have been similarly difficult to contain due to timber downed by Hurricane Helene.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Yoshihiro Makino The 13-foot-long stainless-steel island is the focal point of the first floor, a contemporary contrast to the machiya’s earthen walls and timber pillars.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
This increase was driven by higher oil and gas and surface revenues, which offset a decline in timber sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
While in South Carolina the governor declared a state of emergency because of the wildfires, in both South and North Carolina the fires have been similarly difficult to contain due to timber downed by Hurricane Helene.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Yoshihiro Makino The 13-foot-long stainless-steel island is the focal point of the first floor, a contemporary contrast to the machiya’s earthen walls and timber pillars.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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Over the subsequent decades, Earth Day has spread around the globe as more and more countries call for environmental regulations to protect the planet’s air, water, forests and wildlife from industrial pollution and greenhouse gases that are harming our climate.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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In Singapore, entire skyscrapers are now wrapped in vertical forests, a concept pioneered by architect Stefano Boeri.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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This prevents wood rot should a leak develop in the future.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The chair is made of plywood lumber, a blend of durable plastics, requiring no painting, staining, or waterproofing for easy maintenance.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Canada and Mexico provide a large part of the softwood lumber and gypsum used in the U.S. for new home construction, numerous raw materials and components, ranging from steel and aluminum to home appliances, come from China.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, Volkanovski is one of the best to ever compete in the UFC’s 145-pound weight class, so those two sticking points might be little more than reference material to cite when discussing the main event of UFC 314.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s because materials like steel and aluminum—alongside several other product categories—will face up to an additional 25-percent levy, on top of the 145-percent duty.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hoover has had a strong spring camp and has shown strides with his decision making and willingness to scramble outside of the pocket.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Getting there required a herculean effort, the Dodgers digging out of a big early hole that had been entirely of their own making.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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This gap results in untreated conditions and higher health care costs, which contribute to issues such as homelessness and substance abuse.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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