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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
Its acreage includes pasture, timber and a central sage brush knoll plus about 2,800 acres of organic farmland, according to the listing.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
The President has declared one emergency after another—a timber emergency, an immigration emergency, a trade emergency.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Integrating mass timber construction is another design choice that can reinforce a connection to nature and thus contribute to positive health outcomes.
—Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Forest Service has sold about 3 billion board feet of timber annually for the last decade.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2025
The President has declared one emergency after another—a timber emergency, an immigration emergency, a trade emergency.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Integrating mass timber construction is another design choice that can reinforce a connection to nature and thus contribute to positive health outcomes.
—Sharron Van Der Meulen, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The Forest Service has sold about 3 billion board feet of timber annually for the last decade.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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Over the subsequent decades, Earth Day has spread around the globe as more and more countries call for environmental regulations to protect the planet’s air, water, forests and wildlife from industrial pollution and greenhouse gases that are harming our climate.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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In Singapore, entire skyscrapers are now wrapped in vertical forests, a concept pioneered by architect Stefano Boeri.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Enter this Howard Cutting Board Cleaner, which keeps the wood supple and conditioned.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Each year, Christians celebrate this resurrection at Easter and marvel at the potential for the moribund to become filled with life again.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Rising expenses are another concern as costs for lumber, housing, and personnel have all seen significant price hikes in the past few years.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the executive order formalizing Trump’s new tariffs, including baseline 10% tariffs for almost all countries, exemptions were broadly defined as products in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, lumber, copper, critical minerals and energy sectors.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ideally, the company will have strong policies on managing workers' rights issues in the supply chain and sourcing materials in an eco-friendly way.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Key Takeaways Regularly cleaning your garden gloves based on their material type helps extend their lifespan and keeps them protective.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hoover has had a strong spring camp and has shown strides with his decision making and willingness to scramble outside of the pocket.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Getting there required a herculean effort, the Dodgers digging out of a big early hole that had been entirely of their own making.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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This gap results in untreated conditions and higher health care costs, which contribute to issues such as homelessness and substance abuse.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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