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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
Think warm, matte timbers and intricate, decorative glass.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
The structure contains six sections, including a concrete walkway, a timber walkway and multiple staircases.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
It's been fueled by a mix of timber, chaparral and brush.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
As such, there are spacious balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that offers views of the landscape, and respond to the light of the mountains, while façades clad in timber and accented with dark metal give a contemporary feel.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
The structure contains six sections, including a concrete walkway, a timber walkway and multiple staircases.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
It's been fueled by a mix of timber, chaparral and brush.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
As such, there are spacious balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows that offers views of the landscape, and respond to the light of the mountains, while façades clad in timber and accented with dark metal give a contemporary feel.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
Noun
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Other activities that could spark a wildfire are restricted as part of this forest order.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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For decades, its remote valleys and redwood forests sheltered pioneering growers who helped define the Emerald Triangle as the global epicenter of craft cannabis.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Handmade with a solid wood frame, it’s built for everyday use while still feeling luxe.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cue the mayhem, as the boys dash through the snow in a stranger’s car, run around London and freak out as a pack of wolves surround them in the woods.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Sep. 2025
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The breakthrough method holds the potential to one day help people regain function after paralysis.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, Alonso will work with the options at his disposal — a group the Bernabeu board view as having great potential in terms of quantity and variety.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The resulting anger directed at lumber companies sparked the beginnings of the conservation movement, paving the way for the founding of Yellowstone, the first national park.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Multiple Section 232 investigations are active — spanning sectors such as lumber, pharmaceuticals, furniture, aerospace, trucks and truck parts, seafood, and critical minerals.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding this transition is critical to designing materials that stay stable under harsh conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there is a big difference between analysis and decision making.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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As in his previous films, a clanking, rattling soundscape constructed entirely in post is an artisanal marvel, immersing viewers both in the perilous metallic din of a maybe-sinking ship, and the comforting artifice of analog movie-making.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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Both in style and substance, the Senate’s action stands in sharp contrast to the legislative branch bill passed by the House of Representatives earlier in the summer.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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But an adolescent drug habit grew into a serious substance abuse problem that led to a string of criminal offenses through his 20s.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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