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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
The false front of a saloon still stood, with an alder tree growing through its warped timbers.
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Today the modern equivalents of gambier—such as palm oil and timber plantations—and the relentless pursuit of profit means some areas are continuing to experience deforestation at the highest rates in the world.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
In particular, the existence of a latrine within a large timber building suggests that the whole building once belonged to a high-status figure.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
The levy on everything from Canadian timber and cars had been set to go into effect at midnight.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Today the modern equivalents of gambier—such as palm oil and timber plantations—and the relentless pursuit of profit means some areas are continuing to experience deforestation at the highest rates in the world.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
In particular, the existence of a latrine within a large timber building suggests that the whole building once belonged to a high-status figure.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
The levy on everything from Canadian timber and cars had been set to go into effect at midnight.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
Noun
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Those who have lived intimately, socially, and emotionally with their forest home understand this.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, household appliances, communication equipment, and forest industry were among the worst-performing subsectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The cozy interior is swaddled in leather and burl wood, and rear-seat passengers even got elegant picnic tables that folded down from the front seatbacks.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Guest room rooms are appointed with oak woods, crisp cream walls, and plenty of Le Labo products.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, more than 60 department employees have been terminated, including people responsible for civil rights and financial aid, with the potential of more layoffs in the future.—
Anna North,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Businesses that cultivate a deep understanding of Asia’s health ecosystem and integrate cross-cultural strategies into their operations will unlock untapped potential.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs, including the potential effects on the price of raw materials such as steel and lumber, is forcing him to review his plans to build a new restaurant.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The biggest losses are projected in the case of persisting tariffs by the U.S. and major retaliatory tariffs coming from the other two countries in question for industries like mining, leather and lumber, but also computers, electronics and electronic equipment.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The documentary has secured cooperation from the Estate of Jack Kirby as represented by the Rosalind Kirby Family Trust, with access to personal documents, home movies and creative materials, much of which has been unseen by the public until now.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Even many of the materials that were used to construct these buildings — a lot of it was developed for wartime.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the next part of the competitiveness is some of the shot making.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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The purpose of these 5 core values is to guide my decision making.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The trouble with dark matter Dark matter is the name scientists have given to the mysterious substance that accounts for around 85% of the universe's total matter content.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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