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forests

noun

plural of forest

as in woods

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 forests This coastal town, just south of the Oregon border, sits near lush redwood forests and boasts an 1856 lighthouse. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Liis Bo Eau de Parfum Inspired by the towering redwood forests of California, Bo combines vanilla bean with elemi, tobacco leaves, and of course, redwood pines. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 From cascading waterfalls to snowcapped mountains to dense forests, these natural wonders cause visitors to stop in their tracks in every season. — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Examples of such surfaces include forests, oceans, and asphalt. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 One of the most surprising discoveries was that the forests did not enter the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum in decline. — Regan E. Dunn, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Leftover weapons lie beneath fields and forests, blocking construction of roads and schools. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 With its crystal-clear waters and soaring pine forests, Lake Tahoe is a beloved destination for Californians, Nevadans, and tourists from around the world. — Haley Parsley august 17, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of woods

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The project would develop warehouses and associated infrastructure, and the area is currently cropland, woodlands and wetlands.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
There’s the Murry Summit Trail System, which weaves through over 20 miles of sagebrush woodlands along Ward Mountain.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

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