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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
Holistic health practitioner Sue Judge ran the two-hour session, which included a leisurely stroll through the woods, poetry readings and a short meditation session.
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Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Look for pieces with backs and plush outdoor cushions on the seats, or cozy up to metal-and-wood furniture with fluffy pillows for the utmost comfort.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The cashier at a four-pump gas station down the road and behind the woods heard their sirens Tuesday morning.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Native turtle species like bog turtles, wood turtles, diamondback terrapins and eastern box turtles are also protected and cannot be collected or kept as pets.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Look for pieces with backs and plush outdoor cushions on the seats, or cozy up to metal-and-wood furniture with fluffy pillows for the utmost comfort.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The cashier at a four-pump gas station down the road and behind the woods heard their sirens Tuesday morning.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Native turtle species like bog turtles, wood turtles, diamondback terrapins and eastern box turtles are also protected and cannot be collected or kept as pets.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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The lumber of an older generation.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Today, the state still produces the most softwood lumber in the United States.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The school raised the majority of the funding for the forest from the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, which will also support an environmental science project on campus.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The house still smelled of timber, paint, concrete dust.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sustainable timber development forms another pillar, with attention given to responsible resource management practices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pair shade-loving hostas with hydrangeas to create a mixed or woodland border in your garden.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cigar ashes were traced to Hilary Brooke Inman, 38, of Marion, who faces a misdemeanor charge of starting a woodland fire and not extinguishing it, state officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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