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as in forest
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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as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly
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Recent Examples of timber
The academy advocates for less timber use and reclaiming agricultural land for reforestation with appropriate native trees.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Paloma Edition’s sleek furnishings are crafted with timber milled and crafted in Lombardy, marble excavated from Carrara, Italy, and are covered in fabrics from upscale firms such as Dedar Milano and Loro Piana.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The result: a 160-foot bridge using 40% of the original timber and 60% of the steel beams, with a couple of modern touches like translucent side panels and soft lighting inside.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Fire activity is increased in the green timber stringers where there is enough timber litter to support fire spread.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Paloma Edition’s sleek furnishings are crafted with timber milled and crafted in Lombardy, marble excavated from Carrara, Italy, and are covered in fabrics from upscale firms such as Dedar Milano and Loro Piana.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The result: a 160-foot bridge using 40% of the original timber and 60% of the steel beams, with a couple of modern touches like translucent side panels and soft lighting inside.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Fire activity is increased in the green timber stringers where there is enough timber litter to support fire spread.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timber
Noun
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After encountering a magical heart in the forest, strange things start happening around her.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Roberts was charged with felony arson of a structure or forest land, and felony arson of property.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Instead of the typical dark wood, leather banquettes and framed portraits from your grandfather’s steakhouse, for instance, Adalina Prime will greet guests with a greenery-laden patio, an open-air atrium and an exhibition kitchen.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The state's largest immigration jail, Winn Correctional Center, is tucked deep into dense pine woods nearly five hours northwest of New Orleans.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The trees were then loaded on a trailer and taken to Clarksville, where they were sold to a lumber dealer, the release said.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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For example, one-quarter of the country's available lumber supply comes from Canada, and could be subject to a 15% levy.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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Similar to mesh ballet flats, another trending warm-weather shoe that plays with sheer materials, jelly sandals offer all-important airflow.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Not Bosch spin-offs, specifically, but shows in this range that combine a good but not overpaid cast, relatively cheap location filming, high viewership scores and in this case, a lot of source material.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This particular conundrum is one of our own making.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Wogan said the property owners must take responsibility for a situation of their own making and pay the residents rehousing costs.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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Anthony Newkirk said the toughest thing for Native men to do is ask for help when battling substance abuse or seeking overall wellness, including mental health.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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In the decades following, Creed and others either waned in popularity or imploded the way popular rock bands often do: lineup changes, substance abuse, legal issues, deaths.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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“Timber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timber. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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