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Recent Examples of firewood
Workers unloaded pallets of firewood and produce near the front of the store.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Two Palestinian teens were killed searching for firewood; they were hit by an Israeli missile, hospital officials said.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Ortega added that people also tend to buy ready-to-eat meals, snacks and items like flashlights, propane, ice melt/salt and firewood.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
Weather is not in your control, but having supplies such as bottled water, batteries, shelf-stable food and ways to keep yourself warm, such as extra blankets and firewood, is in your control.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Two Palestinian teens were killed searching for firewood; they were hit by an Israeli missile, hospital officials said.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Ortega added that people also tend to buy ready-to-eat meals, snacks and items like flashlights, propane, ice melt/salt and firewood.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
Weather is not in your control, but having supplies such as bottled water, batteries, shelf-stable food and ways to keep yourself warm, such as extra blankets and firewood, is in your control.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firewood
Noun
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In the short video, a giant mass of salmon — an uncountable number of fish — are stacked up like cordwood in the narrow stream.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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Some of the early subscriptions to the Litchfield Independent were paid for with cordwood, farm produce or muskrat skins.—
Terry Shaw,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Charred, thin bubbling crusts come straight from the room’s wood burning oven, and the Funghi, with wild mushrooms, scamorza taleggio, Parmigiano Reggiano and aromatic herbs is a standout.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cozy 7th Avenue spot features an open kitchen, a long food bar, lots of moody flickering candlelight, and soothing blonde wood, perfect for falling in love—with pizza and whomever might be sitting across from you.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pickups with lumber or tools in their beds were also frequently spotted.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Paradoxically, lumber prices have fallen because of tariffs.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Repairs to the balcony included removing and replacing rotten support beams, according to an invoice from Ameridian.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firewood. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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