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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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The lights in the hall dimmed completely — and then the room lit up again as hundreds of small beams illuminated the space.—
RoselynMartin Somtochukwu Ilo,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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On colliding with the plasma, the beam particles are re-ionized, while the collision energy heats the plasma.—
David Szondy
May 10,
New Atlas,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Manipulating your neck too aggressively or frequently can also strain the muscles surrounding your cervical spine, which can lead to pain, stiffness, or muscle spasms in your neck.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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The third passenger needed extensive physical therapy for damage done to his spine.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Inside, the High Top Honcho sports tan-and-black leather seats, a bright pedal kit, and door sill guards.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Honda For its part, Honda sells the detachable tow bar, floor mats, illuminated side sill garnishes, Thule rear bicycle carrier and side window sunshades as CR-V add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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Clean electricity is the backbone of modern economies, and its reliability is essential for households, hospitals, transport and businesses alike.—
María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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For generations, these towns in the Ohio River Valley were the backbone of American industry.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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That made this a fifth time in seven years that the Preakness, for various reasons, was contested without a Triple Crown bid at stake.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Steve Cannon, Rashaun Williams and Mark Cuban launch Harbinger Sports Partners, a $750 million fund that will focus on minority stakes in U.S. sports franchises.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Sullivan’s favorite trail is Lost Cove East, a rolling three-mile loop in the woods with a natural rock bridge and beautiful ridge views.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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But early the next morning, the 11-year-old boy’s body was discovered mutilated in the Verrières-le-Buisson woods in the Paris suburbs.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Since appearing on the final season of Kate Plus 8 in 2017, Kate has shared shots of him dressing upwith his siblings for Halloween, shopping for Christmas trees and, of course, celebrating his first day without braces.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Our coalition of 20+ suppressor & brace companies urge Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, & @WaysandMeansGOP Chairman Jason Smith to back GOA's strategy.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Some commodity products are excluded, including lumber, wire, and building materials.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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Industries such as insurance, healthcare, medical distribution, waste management, lumber, groceries, beverages and telecom, among others, have remained up on the year.—
Josh Birkholz,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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