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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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Like a tree falling in the forest with no one to hear it, even groundbreaking marketing wins mean little if no one notices.—
Cheryl Ragland,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The expansion wouldn’t include only farmland; part of the area is forest, and Desri plans to clear 46 acres of trees.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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After Survivor, Wesson built a cabin in the woods of North Carolina, occasionally teaching survival classes.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Summit, June 10 Image So Far Gone by Jess Walter Rhys Kinnick, a journalist and a recluse, is living off the grid in the woods near Spokane, Wash., when his grandchildren are kidnapped by thugs.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Rising in North Bay Village, Shoma Bay has the potential to enhance the neighborhood as one of Miami’s prominent waterfront destinations.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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More recently, however, enterprises have begun to see the potential of this medium, particularly as quality has improved.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Some commodity products are excluded, including lumber, wire, and building materials.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Industries such as insurance, healthcare, medical distribution, waste management, lumber, groceries, beverages and telecom, among others, have remained up on the year.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Intended for both slim and puffy outerwear, the new material prevents the conglomeration of fibers and pushes the sustainability envelope further as it is entirely crafted from recycled fibers derived from post-consumer PET bottles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
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The extraordinary source material is a profound inspiration to build a unique world that vibrates with life and death at the same time.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 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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White bread also often contains additives like sugar and salt – substances most of us are already eating too much of.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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