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as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
upon our approach the deer disappeared back into the timber from whence it had come
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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly
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Recent Examples of timber
The bull disappeared at a steady walk into some timber.
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
His third-generation timber farm has been hit by hurricanes, market drops and even trade policy changes that make life as a Georgia farmer an up-and-down affair.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The taut balance between expert craftsmanship and scale is something Buck continues to explore elsewhere, including Frame 122, one of New York City’s first mass-timber residential projects approved under current building codes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Dendrochronological analysis revealed that Svælget 2 was built around 1410 using timber originating from Poland and the Netherlands.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
His third-generation timber farm has been hit by hurricanes, market drops and even trade policy changes that make life as a Georgia farmer an up-and-down affair.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The taut balance between expert craftsmanship and scale is something Buck continues to explore elsewhere, including Frame 122, one of New York City’s first mass-timber residential projects approved under current building codes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Dendrochronological analysis revealed that Svælget 2 was built around 1410 using timber originating from Poland and the Netherlands.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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Some thought the mystery bore a direct relation to the green tangle that tightly encircled the two dozen shacks balanced precariously between the rain forest and the yellowish waters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lisa stepped onto the red carpet and seemingly out of a fairytale, wearing a sheer, black gown that reads witchy forest nymph in the most fabulous way.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hypersonic flight has enormous military and civilian potential.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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As a result, there is the potential for a power shutoff in areas in and near Fort Collins and parts of Weld County on Friday.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some come with thick stone walls — those at the Neill-Cochran House are 18 inches of solid stone — which provided superior insulation compared to early houses made of log or sawed lumber.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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This lumber will make a very strong set of stairs.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Low-temperature synthesis of graphite from America’s coal industries could lead to a new cost-effective domestic industrial manufacturing base for this critical material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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The material initially would be stored at the city’s El Corazon Park and then, if tests show the quality is appropriate, it would be trucked to the coastline.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Knowing where your character is meant to be, what they are meant to be doing, with whom, and when, removes a swathe of decision making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The challenge is conceived as a platform for free creative expression, encouraging participants to move beyond traditional definitions and explore accessories as a language that intersects making, technology and personal vision.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Especially Nikoui’s oldest brother, Dakota Halverson, a young man living with challenges linked to autism and substance abuse, his mom says.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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