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 These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of habitat from hardwood forests to coastal plains to swamps. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 With sunflower sea stars suddenly all but gone from their home range, sea urchin numbers exploded, and the hungry urchin hordes descended upon kelp forests. JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025 The fully handsewn boot features a tall, six-eyelet profile, a water-resistant full grain leather upper and a Vibram Cristy outsole that provides more practical traction on forest trails or city streets alike. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025 Turkey forest Want to read more? Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forest
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Noun
  • It is found throughout California in moist environments, whether meadow or woodland.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Then pick up Fellow Pirch artisanal glassware that looks like coffee gear bijou and comes in amber, smoke, garnet, and woodland green.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • About 21% of California’s national forestlands are protected.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • As well as exploring the 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and forestland, the hotel offers an indulgent spa, which has both indoor and outdoor facilities, and a fine dining restaurant, Cedri.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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