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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
The penny tile and cherry-wood china cabinets play into the 175-year-old building’s chic-but-historic aesthetic.
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Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern materials such as steel and concrete strengthened the original wood-and-brick building.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
His 5-wood finished in the face of a greenside bunker, leading to an awkward stance for his third shot.
—Robert Yates, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
With his unique falsetto, emotional delivery and irresistible backstory — retreating to a cabin in the woods following a pair of personal and professional breakups to record in solitude — Bon Iver earned significant industry respect and a devoted cult following.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern materials such as steel and concrete strengthened the original wood-and-brick building.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
His 5-wood finished in the face of a greenside bunker, leading to an awkward stance for his third shot.
—Robert Yates, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
With his unique falsetto, emotional delivery and irresistible backstory — retreating to a cabin in the woods following a pair of personal and professional breakups to record in solitude — Bon Iver earned significant industry respect and a devoted cult following.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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Trump’s 10% tariff lumber imports will add $720 to the cost of an average home, while tariffs on kitchen cabinets and vanities will lift costs by roughly $280, according to research from UBS.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Situated at the northeastern tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend was once a renowned port of entry and lumber shipping hub.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Imposing granite cliff faces like Half Dome and El Capitan, serene meadows and forests, and the picturesque Merced River, all tend to come to mind.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Every frame of the film feels intentional, capturing the river and forests of the Amazon with great attention to the light and sounds of the region.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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A week later, a grand jury indicted him on additional charges, including one count of arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and one count of timber set afire.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The modern structure has been decked out in reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, resulting in a rustic feel.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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