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
Both feature walls of windows, cedar and teak woods, ocean views, built-ins, a high-end kitchen, and decks; the larger building also includes a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a bar.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Out in the woods in the middle of nowhere isn’t the only place people claim to have seen Bigfoot and not been able to get a single picture of the creature.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Police found Dinkin's remains in a trash can near a home close to the woods.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The trail undulates a bit over rocky rises and occasionally detours into the woods, but experienced hikers shouldn't have any problems.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Then, over remote woods, the helicopter went down.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Interiors are restrained and contemporary, with warm woods, soft natural light, and an openness that keeps the focus on the outdoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Her father had been a particular friend of the teller’s, and the two of them had spent much time working alongside each other in the fields or walking out together, to the woods and the shore, their heads bent in conversation.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
Out in the woods in the middle of nowhere isn’t the only place people claim to have seen Bigfoot and not been able to get a single picture of the creature.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The streamer on June 8 dropped an adorable photo of the real Great Dane puppy, as well as a brief teaser video that shows Scooby-Doo sniffing around in the woods before being picked up by Shaggy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Police found Dinkin's remains in a trash can near a home close to the woods.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The trail undulates a bit over rocky rises and occasionally detours into the woods, but experienced hikers shouldn't have any problems.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
Then, over remote woods, the helicopter went down.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Interiors are restrained and contemporary, with warm woods, soft natural light, and an openness that keeps the focus on the outdoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Her father had been a particular friend of the teller’s, and the two of them had spent much time working alongside each other in the fields or walking out together, to the woods and the shore, their heads bent in conversation.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
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The federal government manages 57% of all forests in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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There are courts for padel, pickleball, ping-pong, and tennis, and plenty of trails for ATV forest drives and guided sound-of-nature tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Tree peonies, fern peonies, and woodland peonies bloom first; hybrid varieties, like true reds and corals, bloom mid-season; and other peonies bloom in the latter half of spring.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
4 June 2026
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The route runs from Sapri in the east to Palinuro in the west, passing waterfalls, woodland and tranquil trails far from mass tourism.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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