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Recent Examples of ridgepole
Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework.
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Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
Noun
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Inside the operating room To correct his spine, John needed rods placed on either side of his spinal column along 13 vertebrae.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Ascher made that vow in 2003 following a last-minute visit with a psychic that sent more than a few goosebumps down his spine.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Wet another clean microfiber cloth with your vinegar spray and wipe down the window frame and sills.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Accents of the same color appear throughout the cabin, including on the illuminated door sills.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, those pages formed the backbone of four books.—
Farshad Asl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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From Andratx to Pollença, the Serra de Tramuntana forms the northern backbone of Mallorca.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Joe and Clara Tsai, who had reportedly bought the New York Liberty for something like ten million dollars a few years ago, had recently sold a stake in the team at a valuation of four hundred and fifty million.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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Prat will ride Phil D’Amato’s Uncorked, who has two Del Mar stakes wins over the past year.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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As a reporter covering state government and state agencies, Laura Schulte is busy working the hallways of the state Capitol in Madison, the campaign trail during Wisconsin elections and the woods, fields and streams of the state impacted by the actions and inactions of government.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The new scent — which opens with bergamot, ginger and cardamom, has orange blossom at its heart and is grounded with warm woods and patchouli — evokes a full-circle moment for Butler.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the two months that followed, the athlete was in a neck brace and was limited to minimal movement, per the doctor's request.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The evidence for the health benefits of braces has never been very strong.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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To preview the line and its transformative potential, two New York Times reporters and a videographer boarded a freight train that uses the commercial corridor, a 19th-century route that still carries lumber, beer and other cargo.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The National Association of Home Builders says Canadian lumber and other materials like steel and aluminum, as well as home appliances, all face steeper tariffs and are pushing up costs.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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