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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 light timber kitchen is the true heart of the home.
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
Medieval Europeans, to take one example, cleared enormous stretches of woodland—up to seventy per cent in parts of France and England by the fourteenth century—for farming, fuel, and timber.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Harrelson then shared with the crowd at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley that Congress was trying to pass a bill at one time to open up the Montana wilderness to mining and timber.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
Medieval Europeans, to take one example, cleared enormous stretches of woodland—up to seventy per cent in parts of France and England by the fourteenth century—for farming, fuel, and timber.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Harrelson then shared with the crowd at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley that Congress was trying to pass a bill at one time to open up the Montana wilderness to mining and timber.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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Set inland in the country’s western region, Cayo is defined by lush rain forest, winding rivers, and a strong sense of remoteness that makes everyday stresses seem distant and insignificant.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Road trips are also a great way to travel abroad, including driving through the Irish countryside, discovering rain forests and beach towns in Brazil, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The team stripped the lignin — the rigid glue in plant cells — from wood, leaving a porous cellulose skeleton.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Welch said the contractor may make notes about a property, such as suggesting that residents clear debris and place piles of wood off the ground to make outdoor areas less attractive to rats.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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These devices also have the potential to enable portable power generation, for example, to run small sensors in remote locations, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Script2Comic gives us direct access to fresh, innovative narratives with cinematic potential.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Key materials like steel, aluminum, lumber, and appliances face significant tariff exposure.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sutter needed lumber to build a town (what is now called Sacramento).—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The researchers say material shape plays a major role in performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The trade-off is dependency on AI decision making.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Elliott admits that all of this faculty participation can make the college move more slowly in decision making.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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The officer noticed a blood-like substance leaking out of the trunk, and inside, found the body of Haller’s former client Sam Scales.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant owner is in Southwark Crown Court this week after being accused of trying to administer a substance with intent and possession of a Class B drug, BBC reported.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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