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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
On the lower level, walls of glass dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, while the original support beams punctuate an open-plan great room, its pale wood floors grounding the space in warmth.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Stateside—and fast-forwarding several centuries—wood paneling is often synonymous with ’70s interiors.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Gravetye’s grounds, which include terraces, meadows, woods, and a pond, are gorgeous, as are its interiors.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Stateside—and fast-forwarding several centuries—wood paneling is often synonymous with ’70s interiors.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Gravetye’s grounds, which include terraces, meadows, woods, and a pond, are gorgeous, as are its interiors.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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Build a Compact Potting Bench The potting bench—which McMahon built using affordable cedar lumber and painted to blend in with the fence—helps corral messier potting work to one section of the garden.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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This lumber industry by-product is available in a range of sizes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Elephants and forest buffalos roam the shores, while the area is renowned for its seasonal leatherback turtle sightings and brilliant bird life.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shows up in quasar and galactic absorption lines, as illustrated above, in what’s known as the Lyman-α forest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The last day for museum visitors to see the timber piece on display is March 22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams define the open-concept living spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the son’s bedroom, a sleigh bed from Knosen Antiques takes pride of place, where Mark Hearld’s Squirrel & Sunflower wallpaper sends a parade of woodland creatures marching across the walls.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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