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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
Outside, gravel paths lead to a saltwater pool with ocean views, fire pits for evening gatherings, and a wood-burning sauna tucked into the landscape.
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Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
My cousin Gary did the set design, and constructed this wood piece.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
In the process, 32,750 tons of foam, fiber, steel, and wood have been diverted from the waste stream.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
It's built primarily out of wood and all the metal on it is non-magnetic.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
My cousin Gary did the set design, and constructed this wood piece.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
In the process, 32,750 tons of foam, fiber, steel, and wood have been diverted from the waste stream.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
It's built primarily out of wood and all the metal on it is non-magnetic.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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But someone on every construction crew must endlessly ferry supplies from the lumber yard to the site.—
Nick Morton,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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From being a major cotton and lumber port in the 19th century to producing some of the East Coast’s most revered oysters in recent years, this riverside town has remnants of history around every corner.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, the best mode of transportation to truly witness the forest’s treasures and explore is on foot.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort Any timber used in the renovation was sourced exclusively from fast-growing European species, paired with materials and products from small manufacturers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some species were fast-growing timber species, some were mid-story species, and some were slow-growing species that might not reach full size for a century or more.—
John Parker,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This lovely semi-evergreen groundcover (Pachysandra procumbens) is ideal for shaded woodlands.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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His lengthy deployment, in the woodlands between settlements in the eastern Zaporizhzhia region, underscores Ukraine’s severe lack of manpower as the war drags on after more than four years.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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