as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland
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Recent Examples of timberland
Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
Others have sprawled into surrounding timberlands, with the accompanying the risk of fire.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
And if Florida continues growing at its current pace, another 2 million acres of the state’s ranches, timberland and farms could developed by 2070.
—Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Hunting:Bill to approve bobcat hunting in Indiana draws many comments, passes out of committee
Despite the attention on these examples, most foreign entities purchasing land are European or Canadian companies interested in renewable energy or timberland, for example.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
Others have sprawled into surrounding timberlands, with the accompanying the risk of fire.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025
And if Florida continues growing at its current pace, another 2 million acres of the state’s ranches, timberland and farms could developed by 2070.
—Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Hunting:Bill to approve bobcat hunting in Indiana draws many comments, passes out of committee
Despite the attention on these examples, most foreign entities purchasing land are European or Canadian companies interested in renewable energy or timberland, for example.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timberland
forest
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Set inland in the country’s western region, Cayo is defined by lush rain forest, winding rivers, and a strong sense of remoteness that makes everyday stresses seem distant and insignificant.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Road trips are also a great way to travel abroad, including driving through the Irish countryside, discovering rain forests and beach towns in Brazil, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberland. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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