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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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Recent Examples of wood
Alternatively, the chef’s kitchen is sleek, modern, and fitted with smooth wood cabinetry and commercial-style stainless-steel appliances.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 8,000 of these individuals are needed to fuel the wood industry, while more than 25,000 of them are needed specifically for the furniture sector.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Countryman stumbled through the woods and survived the night.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 8,000 of these individuals are needed to fuel the wood industry, while more than 25,000 of them are needed specifically for the furniture sector.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Countryman stumbled through the woods and survived the night.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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Trump’s Commerce Department has so far this year launched Section 232 investigations into copper, lumber, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, trucks, jet engines, polysilicon, drones and wind turbines.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The average billionaire on The Forbes 400 ranking of America’s richest people is 70 years old, and 23 of the list’s members are in their 90s, including land and lumber mogul Archie Aldis Emmerson, who is the oldest, at 96.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cal Fire claims to manage half of Jackson to promote such old-forest conditions.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shiver me timbers and blow me down.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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In timber stands, larger dead and down material remained receptive and contributed to fire spread where aligned with topography, particularly at the confluence of Dinky Creek and Bear Creek on the northern flank.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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One morning in South Luangwa, our guide, Elias, led us quietly through the mopane woodland.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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