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Recent Examples of ridgepole
Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework.
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Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
Noun
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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These rooms include the trash compactor, Princess Leia’s prison cell and the tractor beam control room from A New Hope, and Emperor Palpatine’s throne room as seen in Return of the Jedi.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The report is said to highlight the pain reliever Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy, along with low levels of folate, a vitamin that is important for proper development of a baby’s brain and spine, as potential causes of autism, according to the Wall Street Journal.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kwame was being treated for arthritis, mostly in his upper spine for the past few years.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dozens of house plants decorate the shelves and window sills, absorbing the light from windows that run from the tops of bookshelves to the ceiling.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Meanwhile, a parrot in Northern Ireland has an unlikely best friend: A cat who often jumps up on the window sill, where the parrot likes to chat with him.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The Israeli reservists who form the backbone of the army have already been fighting in Gaza nonstop for close to two years, all the while continuing the military campaign in Lebanon and conducting occasional operations in Syria.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The agency serves as the backbone of America's election security infrastructure, providing cybersecurity assessments, threat intelligence briefings, and physical security support.—
Chris Deluzio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Padre gained his second Del Mar stakes win this month in just his third start on this side of the Atlantic.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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There’s still a lot at stake and a lot to learn.—
Tony East,
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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Next to her, Haley, 8, wore a denim jumpsuit and a headband, holding her arm in a brace.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bouton wore a back brace as an extra layer of protection for her spine and was allowed to continue playing sports.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
2 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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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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