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Recent Examples of ridgepole
Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework.
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Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
Noun
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At relativistic speeds — that is near the speed of light — time moves more slowly, which would mean the electron beam wouldn't have enough time to spread out, keeping the beam focused.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At that moment, a bright white beam of sunlight came in through the porthole and struck Audrey’s left eye.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Keep your spine straight and rest your hands on your legs.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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The images capture parts of the original skull, spine and hind limbs before the skeleton was obliterated in the World War II bombing.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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This set of three rectangular planters are designed to be used on window sills and are great for growing herbs.—
Rachel Ahrnsen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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Plus, many people described using it on baseboards, window sills, ceiling fans, molding, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
5 Nov. 2024
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Together, these tools form the backbone of trade defense infrastructure.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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These are songs that form the backbone of Jamaican music in terms of culture and development of the music that followed.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the agency’s experience reveals what remains at stake—the collective capacity of the American government to pursue the common good.—
Atul Gawande,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
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Under the agreement, Disney will combine its Hulu + Live TV offerings with Fubo for a 70% stake in Fubo.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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The contrast of wood, glass and whisky creates a sleek and modern design that is striking enough to be fitting for what is to be Highland Park’s oldest whisky to date, and another step toward premiumisation for the Orkney brand.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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At 22, Gail gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, schools nationwide brace for clashes with immigration services if migrant families and students are targeted for deportation.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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Duties on lumber from Canada had already risen to 14.4% this summer after the expiration of a U.S.-Canada agreement on softwood lumber.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Kengo Kuma & Associates uses lumber for screens, scaffolds, and panels hung on a steel-frame pavilion.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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