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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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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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Massive beams repurposed Look up in the great hall and the ceiling becomes part of the backstory.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fragrances of flesh and fur and spines and rot reach him from a distance to engorge his nose.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Align the spine of the knife parallel with the counter and lower it into the sharpening slot—this should place the edge perfectly in the center of the V slot.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Consider using Cambria as window-sill cladding, shelving for a wet bar, or even as focal-point wall installations that serve as artwork in their own right.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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For example, Hancock recommends this approach when your plants are positioned directly in a sunny south-facing sill.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, ethanol has become the backbone of the daily commute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just about any thick, flavorful sauce will work with this technique, but the lingering heat and sweet backbone of the black pepper sauce below pairs particularly well with pork chops.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone’s interest is at stake here [in Wyoming].—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Celia and Marco fall in love over the decades, they become intertwined in a high-stakes, deadly competition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the fungi were grown on wood chips or sawdust, the resulting spongy material could be pressed and baked into blocks and sheets resembling concrete, particle board, and plywood.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Isaac also continued to go through on-court drills Tuesday that included running back and forth and working on his hand-eye coordination while wearing a knee brace.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harrell was again out at practice without a knee brace, working through individual periods with the other quarterbacks — but not a part of team activities or any live action, according to Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lumber of an older generation.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Today, the state still produces the most softwood lumber in the United States.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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