ridgepoles

Definition of ridgepolesnext
plural of ridgepole

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Bookcases and books Take everything off the shelves, then dampen a clean, microfiber towel in warm water and wring out to wipe the shelves and spines and tops of books.
    Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Throughout the property, the original building's bones— beams, tiles, pillars, and window frames—were gently restored to show their age and patina, not conceal it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • When these rapidly spinning neutron stars blast out radiation from their poles, that radiation sweeps across the cosmos like beams of light from a cosmic lighthouse.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On Saturday morning, piles of bricks and mud were all that were left, along with blankets, cooking utensils and other personal belongings salvaged from the rubble and set into a pile.
    Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Start with one dedicated space and make piles for keep, toss, and donate.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • So far, Pinto has led Robinhood Ventures to take stakes in only a select group of late-stage companies.
    Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.
    Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Breathability The best plantar fasciitis night splints are as breathable as possible to avoid excess sweating during the night.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Health care providers can perform X-Rays, put on splints and suture wounds, test for respiratory illnesses and viral infections such as COVID and strep throat and perform urine analysis, among other services.
    Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The star feature of this location may be its roomy and revamped parking lot, which the company has been touting in social media posts.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The new subdivision would be on the east side of Jefferson Lane on part of a 13-acre tract that’s a mix of open fields and woods.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Taylor was discharged after four days, weak and exhausted but out of the woods.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The lumber of an older generation.
    Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Today, the state still produces the most softwood lumber in the United States.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Ridgepoles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepoles. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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