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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
At the other end of the scale, darker woods like walnut or espresso benefit from lighter, cooler hues.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Glossy wood floorboards lead to the formal dining room, which features one of 14 fireplaces found throughout the home.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared photos on X from the plane's interior, which appeared to show large conference tables, leather seats and some glossy wood paneling.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for wood
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Glossy wood floorboards lead to the formal dining room, which features one of 14 fireplaces found throughout the home.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
To turn the rudder, six cadets must man three massive wheels made of wood and copper.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared photos on X from the plane's interior, which appeared to show large conference tables, leather seats and some glossy wood paneling.
—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for wood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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Timber was also cut to be sawn into lumber for constructing buildings, wagons, furniture, boxes, barrels, and many other uses.
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Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's.
Noun
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The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
Noun
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Its exterior is reminiscent of a chalet and is finished in timber, with a metal roof.
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The farmhouse dates to the 17th century, but the road serving it wasn’t built until recently; for generations, the only way in or out was on foot, along the same mule paths used to ferry hay and timber down from higher pastures.
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This woodland native grows in USDA Zones 6-9 and is best suited to shadier areas of the landscape.
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At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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