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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 Olympian fell twice on beam and bars at July’s U.S. Classic, but rebounded with a strong second-place finish on floor.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cantilevers can be formed into beams or slabs and are used in everything from bridges and balconies to canopies and furniture.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The second had shattered the spine just above the first.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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But as new rows of servers are added, the physical cabling between leaf switches and the spine can quickly overwhelm cable trays and conduits.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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The aluminum door sill guards are also black, as is the illuminated Porsche logo in the back.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Small businesses are the backbone of every economy, but passion alone can’t protect a business from failure—sustainability requires systems.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The engineering firm’s analysis likely formed the backbone of its most recent appeals to FEMA.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Upon the close of the deal, Shari Redstone’s National Amusements Inc. received $1.75 billion in cash in exchange for it stake in Paramount Global.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mubadala has invested an undisclosed amount so far for its 24% stake.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, most rooms retain original elements that range from frescos and wood ceilings to original walls.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Toy weapons: Plastic, wood, and foam toy weapons are allowed.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Robinson has a bone bruise and sported a bulky brace while watching practice Friday.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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The second photo showed Vergara's right leg, which showed a bandage taped on the side of her knee and a brace wrapped around her shin.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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It was blessed and cursed with a lot of rich resources, starting with timber, mountains covered with lumber which was very valuable, and underneath were rich veins of coal, which fired the Industrial Revolution, which really built this country.—
Fiction Non Fiction
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Built in 1912 by a local lumber magnate and philanthropist, the home had been vacant for a decade and had fallen into disrepair.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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