as in forests
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 Synonyms for timberlands
Noun
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This park is all escarpments, rivers, and old forests.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Habitat loss from the destruction of cedar forests, overgrazing, and climate change threatens its survival.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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,
12 Sep. 2025
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The slaying came to authorities’ attention on March 9, 2021, when hikers at Cuyahoga Valley National Park came upon a dead body in the woods.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaf-peeping draws travelers to woodlands across New England, but autumn gets equally splendid out west—especially in Grand Teton, my favorite national park to visit in the fall.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The father-son duo was looking out the windshield, seemingly peeking at the woodlands on the other side.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Timberlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timberlands. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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