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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
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Also present in the wood panelling inside the wall is a hand sticking out of a beam.
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In the evening, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will draw thousands of eyes upward as 85,000 shells are launched from six barges and a laser show beams up from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The true story of the Texas spine surgeon who injured and even killed patients under his care takes center stage in the season 1 adaptation of the popular podcast.
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Butler testified during the trial that the bullet hit him in the shoulder and missed his spine by centimeters.
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Use a microfiber cloth or duster to remove cobwebs and any visible soil around the window frame and sill.
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The interiors, updated by a past owner, didn’t gel with her own taste, but the original bones still wowed, especially the dynamic rooflines, internal masonry walls, and chunky marble accents like lintels and sills.
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Building a century of infrastructure What Bucyrus built in South Milwaukee fanned out across the country, shaping the backbone of modern America.
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Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright.
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OpenAI has reportedly floated an offer to give the federal government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company.
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The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.
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This prevents the wood from burning too quickly over the fire.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.
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Messi kicked off the tournament with a hat trick in Argentina’s opener against Algeria, followed that with a brace against Austria and then came off the bench to score his sixth goal against Jordan with a sublime free kick.
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In the episode, Carrie is nearly crushed after Matthew Labyorteaux's Albert Quinn nearly drops a pile of lumber clean on her head.
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Yes, the Sharks spent Wednesday acquiring expensive, heavy lumber.
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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