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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
Does will come from several directions, converge in the corner, and make their way back into the timber.
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Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
All around me in the timber, dead leaves lay in a thick carpet, but in front of me was a bare patch some 75 feet square.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
Making vague accusations about fentanyl and promising tariffs on everything from avocados to computers to oil to timber is another.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Students will get hands on timber frame experience restoring the historic Colburn Barn in Cane Hill.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
All around me in the timber, dead leaves lay in a thick carpet, but in front of me was a bare patch some 75 feet square.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
Making vague accusations about fentanyl and promising tariffs on everything from avocados to computers to oil to timber is another.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
Students will get hands on timber frame experience restoring the historic Colburn Barn in Cane Hill.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for timber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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The team is currently modeling at the level of the woodland stand, a unit of forest made up of a relatively uniform group of trees, to assess the optimal distance between trees.Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sitting in ancient Cumbria—the Lake District is a mighty UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing over 18 million visitors each year, home to the largest national park in England, covering over 880 square miles of terrain with towering mountains, serene lakes, and lush forests.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The salty musks and wood smells are topped off with cardamom and jasmine petals.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The new store is said to be a big priority for the brand, and has been built around creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s vision of blending raw materials such as a black wood staircase, marble displays, corduroy concrete and black mirror walls with more classic elements.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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This curiosity led him to specialize in immunology during his Ph.D. studies, focusing on the immune system’s potential to combat diseases, including cancer.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some cool character: the tables are made from lumber sourced from old Northern Liberties factories by Manayunk Timber.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dashcam footage captured by Derek Gooderham showed the aftermath after a tractor-trailer carrying lumber overturned on an overpass in Harrisburg, Penn.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps six seasons was enough, but this is the kind of show with enough talent and material to go on and on.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The statement-making material uses larger segments of colorful Italian marble, allowing for natural shapes and textures to thrive.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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And these weren't just colorful, exciting cookies that add to the conversation around festive cookie making.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is primo pebble ice making; expect all the features.Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
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As of late, however, she's rehabilitated her image by focusing on her mental health, no longer self-medicating with various substances and ridding drama from her life.Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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