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
Visitors can experience Botany Bay’s gorgeous natural ecosystems that include maritime forests, salt marsh, tidal creeks, freshwater ponds, and hammock islands.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The Pacific Bin — Devon Loerop Built from five shipping containers, the Pacific Bin is a shipping-container house situated in the forests of the Cascade Mountains, just an hour from Seattle.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Rules and regulations block a bipartisan effort to manage American forests.
—Shawn Regan, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
The 20-day journey includes scenic flights, hikes through pristine forests, whale watching, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Along the way, travelers will pass the rolling hills, vast forests, and lush farmland of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
—Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.
—Ana K. Spalding, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In his younger years, Jacobs would have hunted in ancient forests, now known only to our imaginations—old-growth stands of hemlock, pine, oak, and chestnut, with trees standing more than a hundred feet tall and nearly four hundred years old.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The Pacific Bin — Devon Loerop Built from five shipping containers, the Pacific Bin is a shipping-container house situated in the forests of the Cascade Mountains, just an hour from Seattle.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Rules and regulations block a bipartisan effort to manage American forests.
—Shawn Regan, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
The 20-day journey includes scenic flights, hikes through pristine forests, whale watching, and more.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Along the way, travelers will pass the rolling hills, vast forests, and lush farmland of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
—Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.
—Ana K. Spalding, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In his younger years, Jacobs would have hunted in ancient forests, now known only to our imaginations—old-growth stands of hemlock, pine, oak, and chestnut, with trees standing more than a hundred feet tall and nearly four hundred years old.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
Noun
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What begins as a survival nightmare slowly transforms into something far more disturbing as fractured memories, conflicting realities, and hidden truths force Ann to confront the possibility that the greatest threat may not be lurking in the woods at all, but buried deep within her own psyche.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Kayali Vanilla 28 is sensual on its own, with deep, dark vanilla accented by jasmine and woods, but Chris Collins’ Harlem Nights turns it into something R-rated.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The route to the public park beyond is wide, and the lush green baseball field, next to woodlands, is complete with a batting cage, fences, and stands.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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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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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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