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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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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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Many residents from rural areas have lived on the same land for generations, watching a cycle of outside companies profit from extracting the state’s resources — from timber to coal and oil and gas — only to pollute and abandon communities afterward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Built from timber, stone, and glass, they’re positioned so each one faces its own stretch of forest, with floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to let in air and sound without inviting bugs.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hike in a woodland butterfly reserve.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Known as Redlap House, the property spans more than 31 picturesque acres in South Devon, unfolding from formal gardens to thick woodlands down to a small sandy beach at the foot of a rocky cliff.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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