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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 Springfield, Ohio, man attempted to grab a rope as the tree was falling, and the timber struck him in the head, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The rule prohibits road construction, maintenance and commercial timber harvest in inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The rule prohibits road construction, maintenance and commercial timber harvest in inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System.
—Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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After several years as an orphan, Pumphrey died in a South Caroline pine forest on August 16, 1780, in what was one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The morning sky, plastered with dark-gray clouds, made the greenery of the forest so much brighter.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The interiors of all accommodations—minus the campsite—favor blonde wood and linens that feel wonderfully lived in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Shedletsky, as president of Invisible Narratives, will lead business operations and M&A strategy, identifying creator and IP partners, YouTube channels, brands and games with the potential to scale into global franchises.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The Cicada variant has the potential to reduce protection from a vaccine or previous infection because of the number of mutations.—
Eva Flowe
June 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The mills in Maine are part of the state's longstanding lumber and wood products industry, which provides thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollars in economic activity every year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Some drill presses offer tables of different sizes — a good option for woodworkers who routinely work with sheet goods or long pieces of lumber.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Then, on Thursday, a tear was spotted in part of the material that was applied to the floor of the pool.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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By switching suites of genes on and off, the many different cell types in our bodies can all be created from the same material.—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
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For certain households, nighttime routines can involve second thoughts about both the supplies and the locations used for bottle making.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The buildup to this moment has been weeks in the making.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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To improve water quality, the government hired Green Water Solutions, a federal contractor that installs water purification systems to reduce toxins, algae and other substances in contaminated water, according to its website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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