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as in forest
often woods plural
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
deer and mountain lions live in those woods
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as in woodland
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
deer and mountain lions live in those woods
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Recent Examples of wood
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Using towels and a garden hose fitted with a piece of wood, the rescuers guided the frightened kitten through the winding pipes.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s what this three-night jaunt uniquely offers, with a chance to forage and to cheer on a team in both the woods of Piedmont and a president’s box in Parma, Emilia-Romagna.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
There’s original wood paneling and maple flooring, but the property now feels updated to suit a modern day traveler.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Using towels and a garden hose fitted with a piece of wood, the rescuers guided the frightened kitten through the winding pipes.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
For longevity, Kropovinsky recommends solid woods like oak, walnut, or teak.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
That’s what this three-night jaunt uniquely offers, with a chance to forage and to cheer on a team in both the woods of Piedmont and a president’s box in Parma, Emilia-Romagna.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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