as in forest
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 woods
In October alone, shoppers were attacked in a supermarket, a Spanish tourist was scratched by a cub at a heritage site, and a trail runner was forced to wrestle a bear in the woods before sprinting to safety.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Clearly, department stores are not out of the woods.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Surrounded by miles of woods, the location sets the stage for a tranquil escape, but those who are looking for a few activities to pass the time will be happy to discover its proximity to the Rockbridge Nature Preserve, as well as local wineries and breweries.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Bassvictim recorded Forever in two weeks in a residential sauna-studio called The Betty Fjord Clinic, located in the woods of Randsfjord Valley about an hour from Oslo, Norway.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Available in two spellbinding scents, Couldn’t Be Lovelier with bright raspberry and bubbles and Wickedly Wonderful with cashmere woods and lime, this enchanting collection transforms self-care into pure empowerment.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 300 inches of snow bury the woods, Lake Superior freezes solid, and the waterfalls become climbable sculptures of ice.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
As a kid in the late 1990s, Tyler Smith used to run around in the woods surrounding his family home in Autumnwood.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Clearly, department stores are not out of the woods.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Surrounded by miles of woods, the location sets the stage for a tranquil escape, but those who are looking for a few activities to pass the time will be happy to discover its proximity to the Rockbridge Nature Preserve, as well as local wineries and breweries.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Bassvictim recorded Forever in two weeks in a residential sauna-studio called The Betty Fjord Clinic, located in the woods of Randsfjord Valley about an hour from Oslo, Norway.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Available in two spellbinding scents, Couldn’t Be Lovelier with bright raspberry and bubbles and Wickedly Wonderful with cashmere woods and lime, this enchanting collection transforms self-care into pure empowerment.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
More than 300 inches of snow bury the woods, Lake Superior freezes solid, and the waterfalls become climbable sculptures of ice.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
As a kid in the late 1990s, Tyler Smith used to run around in the woods surrounding his family home in Autumnwood.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
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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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Spectacle of execution Their execution took place at Penenden Heath, now a tranquil park with soccer fields and woodland.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wood from the property’s woodlands was used for the flooring (which is radiant heated), and there are solar panels for hot water.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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