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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 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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timbers
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The Amazon, which is crucial to regulating the global climate because forests store carbon dioxide, is constantly under pressure from deforestation driven by agriculture, cattle ranching and mining.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sichuan takins' native range is within the mountainous bamboo forests of central China, the Lincoln Park Zoo said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Eventually Ursula yawns and lumbers out of the den, with the cubs following.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The students have learned how to use power drills, make marshmallow shooters with PVC pipe and build ladders with 2×4 lumber.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The specifics of the machine Tesla makes for him are vague, though the surprise discovery of dozens of Angier's top hats in the Colorado woods quickly connects the dots.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Timbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timbers. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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