deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
Examples of deforestation in a Sentence
the deforestation of the island
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While energy and transportation dominate the conversation, factory farming remains a leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, water pollution and biodiversity loss.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Last year’s meeting focused, in part, on the Amazon rainforest and how to address deforestation and climate effects there.
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Decades of conflict, poor infrastructure, deforestation, and the intensifying effects of climate change have amplified the impact of such disasters, especially in remote areas where many homes are made of mud and offer limited protection against sudden deluges.
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However, deforestation, along with climate change and pesticides, are some of the many challenges the insect species faces.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Last year’s meeting focused, in part, on the Amazon rainforest and how to address deforestation and climate effects there.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Decades of conflict, poor infrastructure, deforestation, and the intensifying effects of climate change have amplified the impact of such disasters, especially in remote areas where many homes are made of mud and offer limited protection against sudden deluges.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
However, deforestation, along with climate change and pesticides, are some of the many challenges the insect species faces.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deforestation
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“Deforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforestation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing an area of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
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