Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepoles
Noun
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To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025 -
The new species was identified by its coloring, skin texture, spines, eye coloring, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The analysis combined the results from two major long-baseline experiments that send beams of muon neutrinos across hundreds of miles to distant detectors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Inside, pale marble and granite play against chestnut beams, keeping the spaces bright but grounded, while floor-to-ceiling glass slides open to the landscape, drawing the eye to the sea and surrounding hills.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Some stars collapsed to the sea floor, dissolved into piles of goo.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Outside of flights, players also often set up with or are invited to high-stakes poker games, with cities such as Los Angeles and Houston cited as popular for gamblers, according to a source.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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This had an actual problem to keep them apart that is very high stakes for both of them.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, after running imaging tests, doctors generally recommend treatments like physical therapy and braces, splints, or shoe inserts.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shin splints are common among runners, especially those who just ramped up their training, since that can force the tibialis anterior into overdrive.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
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The couple isn't shy about showing their love on social media, whether its birthday tributes or posts celebrating their projects.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Frost cloth can be laid directly on top of sturdy plants, but should be supported with hoops or rope between posts for delicate plants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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The space is designed with midcentury modern details, featuring clean lines, pale woods and golden accents.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s 10% tariff lumber imports will add $720 to the cost of an average home, while tariffs on kitchen cabinets and vanities will lift costs by roughly $280, according to research from UBS.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Situated at the northeastern tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend was once a renowned port of entry and lumber shipping hub.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Ridgepoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepoles. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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