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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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TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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State of play: As of now, TikTok is planning to turn off services in the U.S. on Sunday, the deadline for ByteDance to divest its stake in TikTok.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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His minimalist design leverages wood surfaces to evoke kanso.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
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 30 Jan. 2025.
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