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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 materials—stone, timber, gleaming metals—pay quiet tribute to Aspen’s silver-mining roots.
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The moves were quickly cheered by the timber industry.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Clotilda descendants are still waiting for DNA from the ship’s timbers.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
According to Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the timber structural frame and all-electric design reduces embodied carbon by 87% compared to a standard steel-and-concrete option.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The moves were quickly cheered by the timber industry.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Clotilda descendants are still waiting for DNA from the ship’s timbers.
—Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
According to Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the timber structural frame and all-electric design reduces embodied carbon by 87% compared to a standard steel-and-concrete option.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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In 2015, participating zoos began releasing the snails back into the forests of French Polynesia, marked with an animal-safe UV paint for tracking purposes, according to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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And Dorian, despite the visual inventiveness on display, does go a bit overboard and overlong at times, particularly in a late, extended scene that makes use of pre-recorded outdoor footage that allows more than one Snook to race through a forest.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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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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The potential for showers and thunderstorms in this region is expected to continue through the afternoon, with the threat ending Friday evening, forecasts show.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Investor Impact And Final Thoughts Investors should approach the potential for privatization of further industries in the U.S. with a balanced perspective, recognizing both the potential for financial gain and the broader societal impacts.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Canadian lumber is used in everything from framing to cabinetry and furniture.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Among the challenges ahead are the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian lumber, Christensen said.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lead time to plan, permit, build, and bring to operational capacity powerplants, auto, battery, semiconductor and building materials manufacturing facilities, plus other large scale copper consuming projects, is substantial.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think softer tones, pastels, or floral prints, and materials like cotton, linen, or chiffon.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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My assumption is that stories of travelers being detained or refused entry on arrival are on the rise as part of an increase in checks and/or stricter decision making at the U.S. border – no doubt in keeping with the new Trump regime's desire to appear strict on border control.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The purpose of these 5 core values is to guide my decision making.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, the drug court model positions the criminal justice system to connect individuals with substance use disorder to life-saving treatment and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the Great Plains, tribal leaders are able to fund care for substance abuse—a problem that Native Americans have historically faced—and food assistance programs.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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