as in woodland
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
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Recent Examples of forest
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
This includes forest loss caused directly by coffee farming - where land was cleared to grow the crop - as well as indirectly, from nearby road and infrastructure projects, for example.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
In the forests of northern Vietnam, researchers on the hunt for frogs trekked through the dense leaves and trees under the cover of darkness .
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
This includes forest loss caused directly by coffee farming - where land was cleared to grow the crop - as well as indirectly, from nearby road and infrastructure projects, for example.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
In the forests of northern Vietnam, researchers on the hunt for frogs trekked through the dense leaves and trees under the cover of darkness .
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
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But stealing the show was the family matriarch, Kris Jenner, 69, who dressed as a woodland fairy for the occasion in a green sparkly, floral mini dress and fairy wings, while Khloé herself wore an animal print onesie.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Ozark peaks and woodlands are expected to hit prime fall coloring in late October, according to Arkansas State Parks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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About 21% of California’s national forestlands are protected.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As well as exploring the 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and forestland, the hotel offers an indulgent spa, which has both indoor and outdoor facilities, and a fine dining restaurant, Cedri.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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