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
The land includes forests and both developed and undeveloped mineral deposits.
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CBS News, 27 May 2026
The series initiated production in April in Hornopirén, the northern gateway to Patagonia and home to millennial alerce tree forests.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 May 2026
The team then hovered over the Great Migration in a hot air balloon experience and spent time with the local community of hunters, Hadzabe, before moving over to the forests of the Gombe Stream and the shores of Lake Tanganyika to meet chimpanzees.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The trailers show that Eternia was once a vibrant alien-like world with multi-colored forests, massive mountains and fortresses with towering faces carved into their entrances.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That land includes farms, holiday cottages, forests, residential and commercial buildings, and even a cricket club—the site of the Kia Oval is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Flights last about 45 minutes, drifting past peaks and flat tops, over ranchland, wildflower fields, forests and ski slopes.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Or add greenery through art—think lush landscape photos or paintings featuring forests or tropical foliage.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The rise of wild boars After residents abandoned the region, wild boars quickly expanded across Fukushima’s empty farmland and forests due to lack of hunting and human activity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
CBS News, 27 May 2026
The series initiated production in April in Hornopirén, the northern gateway to Patagonia and home to millennial alerce tree forests.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 May 2026
The team then hovered over the Great Migration in a hot air balloon experience and spent time with the local community of hunters, Hadzabe, before moving over to the forests of the Gombe Stream and the shores of Lake Tanganyika to meet chimpanzees.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The trailers show that Eternia was once a vibrant alien-like world with multi-colored forests, massive mountains and fortresses with towering faces carved into their entrances.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
That land includes farms, holiday cottages, forests, residential and commercial buildings, and even a cricket club—the site of the Kia Oval is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Flights last about 45 minutes, drifting past peaks and flat tops, over ranchland, wildflower fields, forests and ski slopes.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Or add greenery through art—think lush landscape photos or paintings featuring forests or tropical foliage.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The rise of wild boars After residents abandoned the region, wild boars quickly expanded across Fukushima’s empty farmland and forests due to lack of hunting and human activity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
Noun
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There's also a kaka aviary and feeding station in the woods near the main lodge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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That long journey, which passes through the Ozarks and the woods of East Texas, takes place in total comfort.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Noun
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This native tree or shrub that grows in coastal woodlands and from southern Virginia to central Texas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Also on-site, the picturesque Fairy Trail winds its way through the West Lawn's woodlands.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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