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
Imagine living in the same forest as your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and all your ancestors as far back in time as stories can tell, and depending on the forest for food, shelter, recreation and education.
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
An hour earlier, George had walked through the tropical forest, day dreaming.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Despite gains in keeping forest standing, however, many other threats, ranging from climate change to potential legislation on the horizon, are putting the forest at risk.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
An hour earlier, George had walked through the tropical forest, day dreaming.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Despite gains in keeping forest standing, however, many other threats, ranging from climate change to potential legislation on the horizon, are putting the forest at risk.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
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The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Facing massive public opposition, a developer on Wednesday withdrew his proposal for a travel center, truck-fueling station and warehouse on woodlands near Batterson Park on the Farmington and New Britain line.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The Forest Service administers another 5,500 grazing permits on 77 million acres of federal forestland.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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The City of Grass Valley received $720,000 to treat about 240 acres of forestland in the Wolf Creek and Boston Ravine areas, as well as other locations in the southern part of the city.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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