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as in forests
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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Recent Examples of timbers
Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
It was then replaced in 1912 with the current lodge, built with cedar logs from Idaho and redwood timbers from California, and featuring modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Aged timbers support a vaulted ceiling in the lodge, which has a gift shop, library, and lounge.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Inside, design inspiration comes from classic cinema, with rustic parquet floors, lacquered timbers, and local stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The tests were conducted at Oxford Tree Ring Laboratory with timbers chosen by Andrew Ownbey, a building restoration specialist focused on 18th and 19th century structures in eastern North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The new home’s design, Andrea Ketcherside said, will incorporate timbers and other elements of the former home into the new home design.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
It was then replaced in 1912 with the current lodge, built with cedar logs from Idaho and redwood timbers from California, and featuring modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Aged timbers support a vaulted ceiling in the lodge, which has a gift shop, library, and lounge.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The dimensions of the timbers correspond exactly to the drawings of the ship that survive, and the dendrochronological dating matches the vessel’s year of construction in 1772.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Inside, design inspiration comes from classic cinema, with rustic parquet floors, lacquered timbers, and local stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The tests were conducted at Oxford Tree Ring Laboratory with timbers chosen by Andrew Ownbey, a building restoration specialist focused on 18th and 19th century structures in eastern North Carolina.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The new home’s design, Andrea Ketcherside said, will incorporate timbers and other elements of the former home into the new home design.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timbers
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That's where micro-forests come into play — public forests on a smaller scale, filled with native plants.—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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That pressure treated lumber cut like butter.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Some had hoses trained on piles of smoking debris while others lifted and moved lumber and other burned wreckage as if searching for people underneath.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Her father had been a particular friend of the teller’s, and the two of them had spent much time working alongside each other in the fields or walking out together, to the woods and the shore, their heads bent in conversation.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Timbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timbers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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