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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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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor.—
Laura Zornosa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The indoor pavilion is taking shape with limestone walls and a lumber interior.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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It should also be noted that, due to the resilient nature of cedar lumber, this is a great option for any straight runs of edging.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mortia says the forest preserves offer more than just a walk in the woods and events like Earth-A-Palooza increase awareness, encouraging nature lovers as well as those visiting for the first time.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our current regime-change and unnecessary war is as much of an error as a golfer who hits the ball into the woods.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Timbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timbers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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