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
October ushers in vibrant, changing fall colors with bursts of orange, red and yellow punctuating the dense forest.
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Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Helene shocked people from the plains and pine forests of Central and Eastern Georgia through scenic mountain vistas in North Carolina and Tennessee.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
At stake, the report says, are migration corridors for elk, mule deer and Canada lynx, forests that remove carbon from the atmosphere, clean water, clean air and outdoor spaces that attract visitors to the benefit of the state’s economy.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Helene shocked people from the plains and pine forests of Central and Eastern Georgia through scenic mountain vistas in North Carolina and Tennessee.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
At stake, the report says, are migration corridors for elk, mule deer and Canada lynx, forests that remove carbon from the atmosphere, clean water, clean air and outdoor spaces that attract visitors to the benefit of the state’s economy.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
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The artist compound is set on 10 acres of oak woodlands near Julian.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Aside from beaches, biting flies can also be found along hiking trails, narrow lanes and roads and at the edges of woodlands.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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About 21% of California’s national forestlands are protected.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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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 2 Oct. 2025.
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