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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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Delivered in 2022, the yacht has a beam (or width) of about 44 feet and spans three decks, with each one offering a selection of spots to sunbathe, stretch out or enjoy a coffee with a view.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The residence was rebuilt from the ground up using custom beams milled from historic 1900s timbers, providing of charm and character, but state-of-the-art smart home technology has been added for convenience.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example,side sleepers tested pillows advertised as supportive to keep the neck and spine aligned, hot sleepers tested cooling pillows, and plush-preferring sleepers tried pillows made of materials like latex or down.—
Megan Wahn,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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This therapy has been effective for relieving pain in the hands, knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, and spine.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Direct sun can parch and even burn plants sitting on a window sill.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Carti sill also support the Weeknd on his upcoming Hurry Up Tomorrow stadium tour, which kicks off in May.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many Amazon sellers are small business owners relying on the platform as a side job to earn extra income or as the backbone of their small and medium-sized businesses.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Vols also defeated No. 1 seed Florida and No. 2 seed Alabama during conference play this season with the No. 3 defense in the country as its backbone.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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At stake are not just our voices, but the fundamental civil liberties of all.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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David Blitzer is in advanced talks to sell control stakes in Salt Lake City’s two main soccer teams—MLS’ Real Salt Lake and the NWSL’s Utah Royals—according to multiple people familiar with the talks.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ammonia in Windex may harm wood, so save this trick for laminates or tile.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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When the village was turned into a ski destination in the 1970s, builders had repurposed wood from old train cars to build garden beds—so the team checked the environment for creosote, a chemical used in the manufacture of those train cars.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Nothing came of that rally, but Garrett Whitlock made sure the game remained knotted, holding the Rangers to one single over two dominant innings of relief in his first appearance since undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow last spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Setting the Standard for 2025 Their last meeting included a 2-1 victory as forward Alyssa Thompson scored a brace on the road.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Store piles of lumber and firewood away from your home.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Other tariffs are being promulgated within the administration, including those on products like copper, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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