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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
Drywood termites don’t make colonies underground but live in structural timbers or even furniture and handrails inside a home.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
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New York Times,
11 June 2026
The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.
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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.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
Aged timbers support a vaulted ceiling in the lodge, which has a gift shop, library, and lounge.
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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.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Inside, design inspiration comes from classic cinema, with rustic parquet floors, lacquered timbers, and local stones.
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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.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
In 1880, Queen Victoria gave President Hayes a desk made of timbers from the HMS Resolute, which sits in the Oval Office today.
—
New York Times,
11 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timbers
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From there, head to Rocky Mountain National Park, for your fill of lush forests, alpine lakes and wildlife.
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Like de la Espriella, Fujimori has signaled support for expanding mining and other industries as a driver of economic growth, while environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential implications for forests and Indigenous communities.
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Timber was also cut to be sawn into lumber for constructing buildings, wagons, furniture, boxes, barrels, and many other uses.
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Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's.
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My dad was this very outdoors-y Eagle Scout/camping guy, and that man-of-the-woods element was a big thing for me.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
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“Timbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timbers. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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