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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
Bui is out of the woods for the heart attack and stroke, but the recovery of his mental health will take much longer, Linh said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
As punishment for the rebellion, Abbie, Rory, Daniel, Stacey, and a handful of other teens are taken to the woods.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The footed base adds height and stability, while the natural wood grain gives your spread a warm, rustic background.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
This bohemian-style wood bead lanyard makes a foolproof gift since it’s easily customized.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
As punishment for the rebellion, Abbie, Rory, Daniel, Stacey, and a handful of other teens are taken to the woods.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The footed base adds height and stability, while the natural wood grain gives your spread a warm, rustic background.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
This bohemian-style wood bead lanyard makes a foolproof gift since it’s easily customized.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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This defiant guy decided to use a huge lumber pile as his roost for days.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Other sectors like construction are already seeing higher costs for lumber and materials.—
Javier Palomarez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The François langur population primarily lives in the forests of China and Vietnam, where hunting and habitat destruction are major threats.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The timber office building Perhaps FAT Village’s most unique feature is its six-floor office building, called T3.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Bourret has a home and timber business in Garden Valley, as well as a cabin in Placerville.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The artist compound is set on 10 acres of oak woodlands near Julian.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Aside from beaches, biting flies can also be found along hiking trails, narrow lanes and roads and at the edges of woodlands.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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