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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
The 2023 Zambezi Zinger wood/steel hybrid is the newest coaster at the park.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators searched the woods and the Hockanum River before finding the firearm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The space at The Joinery is intimate and understated, with a light wood counter, simple stools and soft lighting that keep the focus on the dining experience.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
For example, the Royal Langnickel All Media Artist Set comes in an attractive wood case with several different drawers designed to hold different types of supplies.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Investigators searched the woods and the Hockanum River before finding the firearm.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The space at The Joinery is intimate and understated, with a light wood counter, simple stools and soft lighting that keep the focus on the dining experience.
—Evan Moore
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
For example, the Royal Langnickel All Media Artist Set comes in an attractive wood case with several different drawers designed to hold different types of supplies.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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Eventually Ursula yawns and lumbers out of the den, with the cubs following.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The students have learned how to use power drills, make marshmallow shooters with PVC pipe and build ladders with 2×4 lumber.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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La Gomera is among the smallest of the Canary Islands, with steep terrain marked by volcanic mountains, dense forest and cliffside villages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Head inland to hike or bike the 20-plus miles of quiet trails surrounded by dense coniferous forest.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This might look like a strip of timber between two waterways, a saddle between two ridge tops, or a flat between a river and a steep hillside.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $50,000 purse on the line for the Grand National, a 3 1/4 mile timber race in Butler on Saturday.—
Sean Clancy,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests can join in daily complimentary activities like collecting eggs and feeding the goats, or simply wander the meadows and woodlands.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Decades ago, populations of the white trillium were drastically declining in local woodlands, including at Ryerson Woods near Deerfield.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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