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
As Benz keeps the chopper steady, Tate mans the winch, helping to lower Buxton to the forest below.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In most situations, if left alone, the bear will return to the forest on its own.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In winter, the mountains transform into one of Japan's top ski destinations, with dozens of resorts accessible within minutes of bullet train stations; non-skiers can strap on traditional Japanese snowshoes and sip hot tea in the snowy forest.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
At the former, the great room opens up to a deck with stunning forest views.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In most situations, if left alone, the bear will return to the forest on its own.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In winter, the mountains transform into one of Japan's top ski destinations, with dozens of resorts accessible within minutes of bullet train stations; non-skiers can strap on traditional Japanese snowshoes and sip hot tea in the snowy forest.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
At the former, the great room opens up to a deck with stunning forest views.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
Noun
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Hike in a woodland butterfly reserve.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Known as Redlap House, the property spans more than 31 picturesque acres in South Devon, unfolding from formal gardens to thick woodlands down to a small sandy beach at the foot of a rocky cliff.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Butte Superior Court Judge Michael Deems handed down the sentence to Spencer Grant Anderson, 28, after a jury late last year convicted him of forestland arson, burning residential structures and related sentencing enhancements, according to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the press office did not specifically address how the executive order may affect current rebuilding policies, Gallegos said that more than half of California's forests are federally managed, with the state managing only about 3% of forestland.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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