1
as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
the elephant lumbered through the jungle
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as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
the novel's plot lumbers to its predictable conclusion after 500 long pages
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
preparations that will lumber the expedition with unnecessary equipment and supplies
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Recent Examples of lumber
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The lethal lumber has been used by some sluggers in baseball for at least a year or two only, well, no one really noticed.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Kitsch, in a buffalo hide coat, his face scarred and stained, lumbered into frame.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Other products such as copper, semiconductors, lumber, certain critical minerals, energy sources and products were also exempt, the order said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
The lethal lumber has been used by some sluggers in baseball for at least a year or two only, well, no one really noticed.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
The gray form of the grizzly was lumbering down the ridge, at the outermost buildings of the ghost town.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
Kitsch, in a buffalo hide coat, his face scarred and stained, lumbered into frame.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lumber
Noun
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Potential taxes on wood and copper imports, under investigation by the Department of Commerce, could compound the strain.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Unlike other types of cabinet materials (think wood, metal, glass, etc.), laminate cabinets are pretty low-maintenance and budget-friendly, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much everything else is shuffled off to the infotainment system, a single circular touchscreen that lives in the middle of the dash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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While events were shuffled around to fit a new schedule, the royals will also be about to pace themselves following the monarch's recent health setback.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The morning after his fifth suicide attempt, Rick Fisher stumbled to a church and pounded on the doors.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Forty-two years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Steves stumbled upon his diary, rereading passages about his formative trip.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms will rumble to life Wednesday afternoon in parts of western Oregon and push into western Washington a few hours later.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Mount Spurr, just to the west of the city of Anchorage, is rumbling.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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Holt Logistics employs about 500 workers at the Port of Philadelphia, where longshoremen unpack and load products like fruit from around the world — produce destined for supermarkets across the U.S.—
Tom Hanson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Mets had the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning and were already leading 9-5 when Tyrone Taylor hit a deep drive to the warning track at Citi Field.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Positioned against one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth, nestled among lush towering timbers, travelers embrace all senses.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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The Kiki Platform Mary Jane Few shoes have stomped their way into the fashion lexicon quite as rapidly as Marc Jacobs’s Kiki platforms.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses on the flight told authorities Augustin was stomping, yelling, shaking and being incoherent, the document continued.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Atlanta's lineup has struggled tremendously this season, and using Elder as a trade piece to bring in a big-time hitter would be pretty smart.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The 25-year-old struggled to impact the game and there was a disconnect between her and Clinton, her United team-mate.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Lumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lumber. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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