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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 executive order and a follow-up memo from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins do not spell out specifics, but officials say more details are in the works that will simplify the timber harvesting process, with the goal of boosting domestic timber production by 25%.
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Adam Taylor, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Rich in seafood and history, Rockport was once a vibrant hub for the export of timber and granite, and a dock was built in 1743 to make shipments easier.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Grainier‘s an itinerant lumber man who worked the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century, felling timber and building railroads.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The timber building of the Omnia is in a quiet back corner of Zermatt, offering easy access to the lifts along with some of the town’s best Matterhorn views.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adam Taylor, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Rich in seafood and history, Rockport was once a vibrant hub for the export of timber and granite, and a dock was built in 1743 to make shipments easier.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Grainier‘s an itinerant lumber man who worked the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the 20th century, felling timber and building railroads.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The timber building of the Omnia is in a quiet back corner of Zermatt, offering easy access to the lifts along with some of the town’s best Matterhorn views.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
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And don’t forget to take in the surrounding Carpathian Mountain landscape with its misty dense forest and nearby castles and medieval towns that are equally worthy of a visit.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Washington — New air traffic control audio captures pilots in an apparent struggle to regain control of a private business jet as the plane plunged into woods near Lansing, Michigan on Thursday, killing all three on board.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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That last type of wood is obviously a nod to Frantzén’s heritage, although the whisky would have been put into those casks well before this partnership was created.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Joining a Blue Jays rotation that appeared more built for the regular season slog, Bieber held playoff potential.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The researchers compared both configurations to test the vitamin’s catalytic performance and long-term potential.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 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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Made of a single flat material, the new class of robots can snap into hundreds of stable shapes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Oct. 2025
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One common Black folk analog to the craft of music-making is that of witchcraft.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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The target product may be a YouTube series instead of a pilot; the marketing may be the making-of itself; the IP bible may be updated weekly by the community.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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So far, more than 4,000 employees have been laid off, disrupting government services devoted to, among other things, cybersecurity efforts, special education programs, substance abuse treatment and loans for small businesses.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The substance can pollute the environment after nuclear accidents and can persist in soil or water.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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