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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
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With an overall length of 364-feet, beam of over 52-feet, and displacement of 4,550 gross tons, Y726 is one of the largest yachts by volume Oceanco has ever built.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Excavations uncovered a section of wooden pipe built from three tree trunks and measuring over 3 feet across as well as some other beams and wicker used to construct the well.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Everyone wants kitchen cabinets that don't send a chill up the spine when a guest opens one in search of a spoon, and drawers where finding the right measuring cup is easy.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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In contrast, severe scoliosis corrections may involve staged surgeries, intensive care, or traction devices like halo clamps, where weights gradually realign the spine over weeks to minimize spinal cord risks.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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One photo shared by CBS News Pittsburgh showed a shattered window, any showed claw marks by a different window sill.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Or start an herb garden on a window sill or grow a houseplant.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Consider pairing with a dish that includes fat to match its tannic backbone.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For generations, Vietnamese Americans have been the backbone of the nail salon industry, a sector that now contributes over $10 billion to California’s economy.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Supporters argued that personal privacy was at stake, while those who opposed the bill argued that disclosure added transparency to the process.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Mubadala doesn’t hold direct stakes in the NBA or any other major North American sports leagues or teams.—
Matt Bok,
Sportico.com,
21 June 2025
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Never a lunch for me, this summertime snack was easy to make and kept me fueled up for a long day of running through the woods.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Experts with AccuWeather recommend long sleeves in areas where there may be ticks, such as woods or tall grass, and to check your body after spending time outdoors.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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In 2020, the NFL announced Align Technology, Inc. as a sponsor, the makers of the braces alternative Invisalign.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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The brace earned Leon NWSL Player of the Week and Goal of the Week honors.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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There are a prime location, so individuals should remove any leftover lumber from a project or any loose branches, stumps or rocks to remove potential habitats for snakes.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2025
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With the area's timber having been mostly cut, the lumber mills moved elsewhere.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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