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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
Eco effort The entire structures are sustainable, with the re-using of old timbers as well as materials such as clay and straw walls.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
His presentation is to include renderings of a new home designed not only to emulate the Tudor-style, but also one that will also incorporate timbers and elements of the former house.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Grab your mateys and check out all the shiver-me-timbers experiences this year.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan notes that stainless steel, in particular, pairs wonderfully with natural timbers and is poised to grow even more popular in the coming year.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025
While the Army Corps of Engineers’ work to remove fire debris was largely complete and remediation continued to rid the land of toxic elements, only a few properties had framing timbers stacked into the beginnings of new homes.
—Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Other popular natural elements can be displayed by using iron-frame barstools in the kitchen, timbers on a patio pergola, and ceramic vessels styled throughout the home.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The houses look German with their mahogany timbers, each window framed by shutters and a little planter of blooming flowers.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
His presentation is to include renderings of a new home designed not only to emulate the Tudor-style, but also one that will also incorporate timbers and elements of the former house.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Grab your mateys and check out all the shiver-me-timbers experiences this year.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan notes that stainless steel, in particular, pairs wonderfully with natural timbers and is poised to grow even more popular in the coming year.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025
While the Army Corps of Engineers’ work to remove fire debris was largely complete and remediation continued to rid the land of toxic elements, only a few properties had framing timbers stacked into the beginnings of new homes.
—Cheri Mossburg, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Other popular natural elements can be displayed by using iron-frame barstools in the kitchen, timbers on a patio pergola, and ceramic vessels styled throughout the home.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The houses look German with their mahogany timbers, each window framed by shutters and a little planter of blooming flowers.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timbers
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At the base of Mount Annupuri, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to jump straight on a gondola and onto the slopes, with countless ski and snowboard trails, high-quality off-piste powder skiing, and scenic family-friendly routes through the forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The train makes its way through Fraser Valley, with views of majestic mountains, green forests, and raging rivers.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Didorosi has sketches of small trucks in various configurations, hauling lumber or potted plants.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The administration has already used Section 232 investigations to impose across-the-board duties on steel, aluminum, copper, lumber, furniture, cars and car parts.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera Cervantes and at least two bodyguards fled toward cabins in the pine woods outside of Tapalpa, Trevilla Trejo said.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Troops established a perimeter around the compound, and later found the drug lord hiding in nearby woods.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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