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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
The sprawling resort just outside Providenciales channels the brand’s Asian roots in its tranquil structures, heavy on timbers and bamboo, as well as its signature spa.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
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, 6 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
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
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, 14 Mar. 2026
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, 6 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
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
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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When the weather’s warm, plate up a snack in the open-concept kitchen to take outside—the views of the surroundings fields and forests are unparalleled.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Love at first bite The wood-feeding cockroach that Lo studied lives in the forests of Okinawa, Japan, among other places.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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This includes workforce training, other forms of capacity building and innovative manufacturing, such as converting smaller trees into furniture, poles, composite lumber, biochar and mulches.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The administration has also slapped tariffs on some specific products, including steel, lumber, and cars.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The palette combines natural tones, soft woods, and pale marble, creating an understated yet warm feel throughout.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Now, almost all the prairies are gone, and much of the woods, too.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Timbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timbers. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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