ridgepoles

noun

plural of ridgepole
1
as in sticks

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2
as in spines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepoles
  1. beams
  2. spines
  3. piles
  4. stakes
  5. splints
  6. posts
  7. woods
  8. lumber
Noun
  • During filming, wood beams ran across the ceiling in the kitchen, which had a brick wall, a fireplace, and a butcher-block island.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of beams
Noun
  • Red book spines on bookshelves and a colorful gallery wall contrast the home’s cool coastal palette.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Both sets of accommodations have their own helipad and fleet of helicopters which can access VHSG’s 10,000 square miles of terrain, which includes everything from mellow glacier runs to steep spines.
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of spines
Noun
  • Furious at seeing piles of dead bodies, Wolverine unlocks a rage ability where his devastating attacks do even more damage.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out.
    — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of piles
Noun
  • Higher stakes The stakes rise considerably when attackers target operational technology.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But he was forced to apologize after his plans to form a subsidiary to run the tournament, which would have opened the door for investors to buy stakes of up to ​20% in a spinout firm, collapsed after widespread backlash across the sport.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stakes
Noun
  • Carlos Hernández, director of LayerLab, helped organize a nationwide effort to produce splints and immobilizers after the earthquakes.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
  • The hospital's remaining staffers got creative, making beds and crutches out of wood and using clothes instead of gauze for makeshift splints.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of splints
Noun
  • Postpartum wristbands gained traction across the country through health awareness campaigns fueled by social media posts and evening news segments.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Most notably, his son-in-law, who’s been in close proximity to his Senate campaign, has shared posts online promoting white supremacy and antisemitism.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of posts
Noun
  • The tubers were rescued Friday amid dense woods and thick ground cover by two state troopers and three Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Think white linens, ocean-blue velour bed frames, warm woods, gauzy curtains, and full-force air-conditioning to beat that New York humidity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of woods
Noun
  • The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • During the pandemic, supply chain problems sent window and lumber prices soaring.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumber
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“Ridgepoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepoles. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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