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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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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
Noun
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One flight attendant was lifted to the celling and then thrown to the floor, fracturing her spine.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the bullets severed his spine, leaving him paralyzed on a respirator.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For example, Hancock recommends this approach when your plants are positioned directly in a sunny south-facing sill.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even our teacher joined in, making a case for sill (herring), most famous in its inlagd (pickled) form.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Harris and Wu would continue and broaden the party’s outreach to white suburban women, which has been a backbone for Democrats since the election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Revolutionizing the backbone of America Emanate targets the industrial materials sector—a $5 trillion market comprising distributors, service centers, and suppliers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The competition is split between Milan, where high fashion meets high-stakes athletics, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a dreamy mountain town nestled in the Italian Dolomites.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2026
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If last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off offered any preview, the competition will resemble a Stanley Cup Final — only with Olympic gold now at stake.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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Kim will be wearing a shoulder brace after dislocating the joint during training last month.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
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
Cite this Entry
“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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