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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
Ale Russian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Shot on 16mm celluloid, the film follows protagonist Allen, an ex-music producer who moves to the remote woods to isolate and mourn the tragic death of his pop vocalist wife.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Claire joyfully sleeps with her husband as her other one runs for his life through the woods.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After Survivor, Wesson built a cabin in the woods of North Carolina, occasionally teaching survival classes.
—Ale Russian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Shot on 16mm celluloid, the film follows protagonist Allen, an ex-music producer who moves to the remote woods to isolate and mourn the tragic death of his pop vocalist wife.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Claire joyfully sleeps with her husband as her other one runs for his life through the woods.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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