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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 species was once plentiful in Brazil’s savanna, or Cerrado, until farming and timber plantations took over the landscape, according to the zoo.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
American Revolutionary War When standing on the rough timbers of the North Bridge in Concord, Mass., visitors at Minute Man National Historical Park can send their imaginations 250 years into the past.
—Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Changing forests fueled tick risks During the 18th and 19th centuries, settlers cleared more than half the forested land across the northeastern U.S., cutting down forests for timber and to make way for farms, towns and mining operations.
—Sean Lawrence, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Other projects include a $20,000 grant for Killingly to help support and manage invasive species after a timber harvest to ensure that native tree species are able to regenerate, maintaining a healthy and resilient forest stand.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
American Revolutionary War When standing on the rough timbers of the North Bridge in Concord, Mass., visitors at Minute Man National Historical Park can send their imaginations 250 years into the past.
—Lisa Meyers McClintick, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Changing forests fueled tick risks During the 18th and 19th centuries, settlers cleared more than half the forested land across the northeastern U.S., cutting down forests for timber and to make way for farms, towns and mining operations.
—Sean Lawrence, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Other projects include a $20,000 grant for Killingly to help support and manage invasive species after a timber harvest to ensure that native tree species are able to regenerate, maintaining a healthy and resilient forest stand.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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On June 23 the ESA released the mission’s first images, which showcase its unique capability to peer through dense vegetation to study our planet’s forests and other ecosystems as never before.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Roley's grandfather, Dale Roley, told the New York Times on Monday that the suspect was working for a tree company and had expressed interest in becoming a forest firefighter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Tiernan McKinney often works on guitar necks, while Kennedy himself has input along the way on design, wood type, color and the wicked inlays found from top to bottom of each piece.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Just remember that all-purpose cleaner is not suited for porous materials like wood, stone, or any unfinished surface.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Debt holders will also exchange at least $145 million of their holdings into equity, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of existing debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The cost of building materials, lumber, concrete, and steel have spiked in recent years.—
Nick Langworthy,
New York Daily News,
3 July 2025
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Participants lift lumber at Trinity Teen Solutions in 2011.Courtesy Kelsie VanMeveren Trinity Teen Solutions also sued three women who’d criticized the ranch online in 2016 for defamation, in a case that settled without details being made public.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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Certain types of roofing materials are designed to reflect more sunlight than their counterparts, leading to cooler interiors.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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The main box was filled with brown bags that contained the materials needed for each individual meal.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2025
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Before making the life-changing leap, Hannigan took time to discuss her big move, love of the oboe, reed-making, support of rescue animals and her longtime affiliation with San Diego’s Mainly Mozart.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Even in an age of CGI, the special effects remain unnerving, thanks to Hitchcock’s profound understanding of how to exploit every aspect of film making.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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