Thesaurus results for TIMBER

timber

noun

ˈtim-bər

Definition of timber

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 wood

tree logs as prepared for human use needed a new load of timber to finish building the house

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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 There were no suspects, but, among activists, suspicion fell on the timber industry. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Outside, both one-bedroom spots and a single two-bedroom accommodation, LW Design firm crafted them with timber, canvas that evoke the landscape itself. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 Its exterior is finished in timber, with a metal roof and follows a similar design language to previous Escape models. — Adam Williams july 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 In exchange for losing the under-500-square-mile Toledo Strip, Michigan was given 9,000 square miles of territory in the Upper Peninsula, a land rich in copper, iron, and timber. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for timber

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Noun

The stewards of the forest About 100 miles northwest of the Tahoe Basin, lower down in the foothills, survivors of the epic 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise have a very different relationship with forest stewards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, in a nearby forest a group of local hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), set out to track the beast themselves.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

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The design is beachy but modern with wood paneling painted a deep blue, colorful coastal art, leather furniture, raffia accents, and Molton Brown amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
On streams and creeks, wood laydowns are prime locations to find oversized ’gills, as the branches attract baitfish and other forage, and the structure creates a soft spot on the downstream side of the laydown.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of wood

Noun

If the success of Sleeping Dogs piqued an interest in his talent, this is the drama that really fulfilled his potential almost immediately.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Just as a landmine holds enormous potential energy, human differences carry the potential for volatility if unmanaged.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of potential

Noun

Long before the city became a byword for radical activism, Eugene was a lumber town.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Inside a factory alongside Interstate 5 in the San Joaquin Valley, a forklift delivered a stack of precut lumber to two waiting carpenters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of lumber

Noun

Quince This matching set feels especially nice on warm nights, thanks to its naturally cooling bamboo viscose material.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Made from fade-, pill-, and weather-resistant material, this quilt is built to last many seasons.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of material

Noun

When Solawave entered the market in 2020—just as at-home everything, including sourdough bread-making, picked up steam—there were two kinds of at-home devices available to consumers, according to Andrew Silberstein, CEO and founder of Solawave.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Amid classic activities, including swimming, hiking and craft-making, summer camps have long played a larger role as a nationalistic ritual.

— Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of making

Noun

Stevens also seemed to be an especially good character fit for Michigan, whose Democratic senators in the past four decades have tended to offer more substance than style.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
For people coming out of shelters – especially those dealing with trauma, mental illness, or substance use disorder – that can make the difference between short-term housing and long-term stability.

— Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

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