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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 Springfield, Ohio, man attempted to grab a rope as the tree was falling, and the timber struck him in the head, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The rule prohibits road construction, maintenance and commercial timber harvest in inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
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Mariah Meek,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The rule prohibits road construction, maintenance and commercial timber harvest in inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
—
Mariah Meek,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
—
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
—
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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After several years as an orphan, Pumphrey died in a South Caroline pine forest on August 16, 1780, in what was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War.
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The morning sky, plastered with dark-gray clouds, made the greenery of the forest so much brighter.
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And from the same owners of Bayte is the delightful new Dora’s, a casual cafe close to the sea front, offering great wood oven pizza, delicious ice cream and cocktails on a buzzy outdoor terrace or inside in a cosy, laid back space.
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The diamond grid of the shutters serves as the frame, splitting the photo itself into parts, while tiny cymbals have been placed underneath the wood, turning the work into a massive tambourine.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
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Timber was also cut to be sawn into lumber for constructing buildings, wagons, furniture, boxes, barrels, and many other uses.
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Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's.
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Then, on Thursday, a tear was spotted in part of the material that was applied to the floor of the pool.
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By switching suites of genes on and off, the many different cell types in our bodies can all be created from the same material.
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For certain households, nighttime routines can involve second thoughts about both the supplies and the locations used for bottle making.
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The buildup to this moment has been weeks in the making.
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Haney painted the prosecution’s case as heavy on circumstance but light on substance.
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Public relations first, substance second and winning will magically come if the baseball gods grant it.
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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