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 mountainous region is known for its lush forests, lakes and valleys – and for being a hotspot for this year’s deadly bear attacks in Japan.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Brazil is also launching a program called the Tropical Forests Forever Facility with a goal of raising $25 billion for an investment fund that will yield dividends that pay for keeping forests intact.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In the mornings, sunlight streams in through the skylight overhead to bathe the place in warmth, while at sundown, the surrounding forests in Hunter invite you to tee up the outdoor fire pit and take it all in.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Ponderosa pine forests and mixed conifer forests have varying moisture levels that require somewhat different weather circumstances.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s because when high-altitude clouds of sulfur dioxide eventually form sulfuric acid, the resulting acid rain will help destroy the forests, jungles, crops, tigers, penguins, and reindeer that SAI was supposed to protect.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
There, the village of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François provides a gateway to the deeper Charlevoix region, designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for rich ecosystems that vary from coastal marshes to boreal forests.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube went through its viral prank phase in the early 2010s, too, culminating in people filming dead bodies in forests and children being emotionally abused for views.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Brazil is also launching a program called the Tropical Forests Forever Facility with a goal of raising $25 billion for an investment fund that will yield dividends that pay for keeping forests intact.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
In the mornings, sunlight streams in through the skylight overhead to bathe the place in warmth, while at sundown, the surrounding forests in Hunter invite you to tee up the outdoor fire pit and take it all in.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Ponderosa pine forests and mixed conifer forests have varying moisture levels that require somewhat different weather circumstances.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s because when high-altitude clouds of sulfur dioxide eventually form sulfuric acid, the resulting acid rain will help destroy the forests, jungles, crops, tigers, penguins, and reindeer that SAI was supposed to protect.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
There, the village of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François provides a gateway to the deeper Charlevoix region, designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve for rich ecosystems that vary from coastal marshes to boreal forests.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
YouTube went through its viral prank phase in the early 2010s, too, culminating in people filming dead bodies in forests and children being emotionally abused for views.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
Noun
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In October alone, shoppers were attacked in a supermarket, a Spanish tourist was scratched by a cub at a heritage site, and a trail runner was forced to wrestle a bear in the woods before sprinting to safety.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clearly, department stores are not out of the woods.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Southern magnolia is native to moist woodlands and bottomlands along the coastal plains where the seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Home to the Pagoeta Natural Park, the town has prehistoric ruins, rural farmhouses, a botanical garden, woodlands, and more to explore.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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