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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
Deep in the night on August 4, 2018, a trio of timber cutters bushwhacked into a steep valley thick with brush, wearing headlamps and carrying a chainsaw, gas can, and a slew of felling tools.
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Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
The country has immense potential in terms of its minerals, timber and opportunities to rekindle the flame of tourism through revitalization of infrastructure which was the pride of the region in the 1960s.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The president wants to increase timber harvests by 25% on the state’s national forests.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Its once-rich timber and cotton shipping industries gave the town a big boom during the mid 19th century, and the resulting ornate Victorian homes and grand architecture are stunning vestiges of that time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 22 Apr. 2025
The country has immense potential in terms of its minerals, timber and opportunities to rekindle the flame of tourism through revitalization of infrastructure which was the pride of the region in the 1960s.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The president wants to increase timber harvests by 25% on the state’s national forests.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Its once-rich timber and cotton shipping industries gave the town a big boom during the mid 19th century, and the resulting ornate Victorian homes and grand architecture are stunning vestiges of that time.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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Four of them followed a Ukrainian drone that guided them out of the forest—only for a Russian drone to strike two of them.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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Ravens are more commonly found in remote, rugged areas such as mountains and forests, while crows are more adaptable to urban environments and agricultural areas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Whether a house is set beside a salt marsh, perched on a suburban hillside, or nestled into a clearing in the woods, there will always be local human contexts to draw on.—
Jim Cappuccino,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The two men got out of the truck, and Akasha followed José off the road, over a wire fence, and into the woods.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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In other practice sessions not open to the media, Star-Telegram sources have said that Milton has had multiple eye-popping throws downfield that give a glimpse into his potential.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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First and foremost is the potential for an MLB owners lockout after the 2026 season concludes, a disruption that would immediately impact revenue for a new owner.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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As all this unfolds and the U.S. legal system lumbers toward a final verdict, one thing is clear: the White House needs to get a real trade strategy, and fast.—
Ryan Hass,
Time,
30 May 2025
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About 6% of the lumber produced at his facility comes from trees that fell during natural disasters.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Mock prefers microfiber materials as well, saying that the effectiveness of any mop depends on the mop head, how it’s maintained, and the cleaning solution used.—
Amanda Ogle,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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At The Donum Estate, Oracle has found not just a physical home, but a spiritual one—a place where Biggers’ layered histories, material choices, and contemplative intentions converge into a singular, powerful experience.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Cloud computing provides the scalable infrastructure needed to collect and process massive volumes of urban data, while AI and ML deliver the predictive analytics and automation necessary for real-time decision making.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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On a personal level, attorneys may suffer from strained relationships, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Later, to try to regain custody of his kids, the patient sought out intensive rehabilitation for substance use, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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