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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
For other tasks like calculating timber volume, tree age and health, and measuring tree diameter, Ramsay uses specialized forestry devices like a tree boring tool and loggers tape.
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Katie Bradish, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2025
Nearly 950 prison firefighters were removing timber and brush ahead of the fires to slow their spread, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
—Marc Sternfield, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
It’s used on everything from major timber sales to ski resort development.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Another architect who’s worked extensively in fire-resistant design, specifically in cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction and in concrete, is Casper Mork-Ulnes, whose 20-year-old eponymous firm has offices in San Francisco and Oslo, Norway.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
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Katie Bradish, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2025
Nearly 950 prison firefighters were removing timber and brush ahead of the fires to slow their spread, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
—Marc Sternfield, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
It’s used on everything from major timber sales to ski resort development.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025
Another architect who’s worked extensively in fire-resistant design, specifically in cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction and in concrete, is Casper Mork-Ulnes, whose 20-year-old eponymous firm has offices in San Francisco and Oslo, Norway.
—Richard Olsen, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
Noun
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The whole sequence was shot in the forest with John Turturro on a day that just happened to be extremely foggy.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sai Yok rock geckos live on karst rock formations in a forest at an elevation of about 1,300 feet, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Acidic bird droppings stain or corrode paint, wood, and metal.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, series co-creators Lyle and Bart Nickerson teased that the group isn't out of the woods as their immense trauma continues to haunt them, especially after Natalie’s death.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, Jordan thinks his roster can compete with any team in the league, and the Saints' 5-12 record this season doesn't reflect their potential.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There is extreme sadness, too, in Gigi never discovering her full potential in the game, her special talent never running its full course.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Is there a difference between lifting weights in the gym and lifting lumber on a construction site?—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
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These evergreen monocultures, originally planted as lumber during the country’s postwar building boom, cause annoying seasonal allergies and dangerous erosion that leads to mudslides.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first suggested providing the United States with the materials during his meeting with Trump ahead of the November election.—
Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Out of all the marketing material, this Tiktok video from creator Anthony S. Ferraro seems to show off the features the best.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2025
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The culture wars have ramped up to such a degree that facts no longer have the same status in public policy making.—
Andrew Binns,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Key episode topics include: leadership, leadership styles, strategy, decision making and problem solving.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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This view indicated that Sinner, who Naldi assured had not used any substances, was blameless.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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