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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
Without that, political and economic pressures can lead to more forest thinning in locations where there are mills and valuable timber – rather than in the areas where wildfire risk is higher but the trees aren't as valuable.
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Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The houses look German with their mahogany timbers, each window framed by shutters and a little planter of blooming flowers.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
The complex’s two towers reinterpret Aman’s signature serenity in an urban setting, wrapped in warm timber and softened by 10 acres of botanical gardens and open space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Upon completion, the mass timber tower would feature 378 apartment units.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The houses look German with their mahogany timbers, each window framed by shutters and a little planter of blooming flowers.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
The complex’s two towers reinterpret Aman’s signature serenity in an urban setting, wrapped in warm timber and softened by 10 acres of botanical gardens and open space.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Upon completion, the mass timber tower would feature 378 apartment units.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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The François langur population primarily lives in the forests of China and Vietnam, where hunting and habitat destruction are major threats.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant is like a library lounge, with bookshelves lining the walls, warm wood accents, and a swanky bar to boot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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These crumbs of what seems like kindness can keep people hooked on the hope that the narcissist has the potential to change, which experts is highly unlikely.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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An overstuffed tracklist and slightly sloppy sequencing prevent the record from fully realizing its potential, but over the course of an hour-plus, Cardi sufficiently reminds us why the crown was hers to return for in the first place.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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The White House later said Trump had signed a proclamation that imposes a 10 percent global tariff on imports of softwood lumber.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trump for months has been criticizing America’s northern neighbor for its significant lumber exports to the United States.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some candidates running in the 2026 midterm have already invoked Kirk’s assassination in campaign ads and fundraising materials.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not only are both movies about the pleasures and pitfalls of collaborative art-making; both also emerged from the labyrinth of Linklater’s own long-term creative relationships.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Blending style with substance can be a difficult balance to strike, and Kendra Scott does it with Texas flair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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The mayor has also been vocal about the need for more mental health and substance use treatment beds — an area that typically falls under the county’s responsibility as a provider of health services.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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