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as in forest
often woods plural
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
deer and mountain lions live in those woods
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Recent Examples of wood
For wood, use a lightly damp mop — not soaking wet — to avoid water damage.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Alex didn’t appear to get all of his 9-wood from 230 yards out, with his shot finding a bunker short of the green.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Both are made from high-quality carbon steel and feature beech wood handles, which offer a comfortable grip.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid wood to soil contact near your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Alex didn’t appear to get all of his 9-wood from 230 yards out, with his shot finding a bunker short of the green.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Both are made from high-quality carbon steel and feature beech wood handles, which offer a comfortable grip.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Avoid wood to soil contact near your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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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
Noun
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Across the street, through a thick tangle of forest, the Khodymchuks’ building stood tall and gray in the snow.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Nisqually entrance, with its famed timber arch from 1911, is another highlight.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the ship was decommissioned, some of the ship's timber was then transformed into three desks by a master carpenter, with one presented to President Hayes by Queen Victoria, King Charles' great-great-great grandmother.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although this lovely native wildflower is more of a woodland species, it can be planted near blueberries in ornamental plantings or along the edges of fruit plantings to attract pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The property extends across about 10 acres, with landscaped gardens, paddocks, and a 60-year-old beech woodland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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