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 Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Born from tragedy at Camp Crystal Lake, Jason has trekked through forests, lakes and backroads ever since, hunting down anyone who dares to cross him.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The property sits in a high valley of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park (quite close to the Austrian border) and is hugged by meadows and forests.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
As trees were chopped down in Tennessee, the forests slowly became quieter.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
This presents an untapped opportunity for African nations to monetize their mature forests and pristine wetlands, which are particularly prized for carbon capture.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are open for camping and hiking and feature stands of trees where people can cut Christmas trees.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Burn scars on old trees and historical records from early European settlers speak to Indiana forests where regular burning took place.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Garlic mustard, a fast-spreading invasive weed, is threatening the understory of Portland-area forests, competing with native plants and potentially disrupting sensitive ecosystems.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Born from tragedy at Camp Crystal Lake, Jason has trekked through forests, lakes and backroads ever since, hunting down anyone who dares to cross him.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The property sits in a high valley of the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park (quite close to the Austrian border) and is hugged by meadows and forests.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
As trees were chopped down in Tennessee, the forests slowly became quieter.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
This presents an untapped opportunity for African nations to monetize their mature forests and pristine wetlands, which are particularly prized for carbon capture.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are open for camping and hiking and feature stands of trees where people can cut Christmas trees.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Burn scars on old trees and historical records from early European settlers speak to Indiana forests where regular burning took place.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Garlic mustard, a fast-spreading invasive weed, is threatening the understory of Portland-area forests, competing with native plants and potentially disrupting sensitive ecosystems.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
Noun
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With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Among other things, his team used historical data from thousands of missing person cases to create a model predicting how someone would behave if lost in the woods.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wood from the property’s woodlands was used for the flooring (which is radiant heated), and there are solar panels for hot water.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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As humans influenced forest composition with fire since the last Ice Age, the creatures who relied on woodlands thrived, especially birds.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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