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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
Lanes in both directions of the interstate were temporarily closed before the owner chased the zebra into the woods.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Nearby residents also saw a massive smoke plume emerge from the woods.
—Bonny Chu , Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Hiking is huge, with over 200 trails that delve deep into the woods to lush canyons like Eagle Creek, or head skyward on leg-busting routes with worth-the-pain vistas.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Another item predicted to do well is Lot #18, a director’s chair crafted in wood with a red leather seat and back, with Lynch’s name emblazoned in gold on the latter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Nearby residents also saw a massive smoke plume emerge from the woods.
—Bonny Chu , Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2025
Hiking is huge, with over 200 trails that delve deep into the woods to lush canyons like Eagle Creek, or head skyward on leg-busting routes with worth-the-pain vistas.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Another item predicted to do well is Lot #18, a director’s chair crafted in wood with a red leather seat and back, with Lynch’s name emblazoned in gold on the latter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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For example, Canadian lumber could see a 250% import tariff, products from the EU may be taxed an additional 20 to 50% on their journey across the pond, goods from Vietnam could see a 46% tariff, Bangladesh 37%, South Africa 31%, India 27%, and Japan 24%.—
Danine Alati,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2025
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The cause isn’t tariffs on Canadian steel and lumber, at least not yet.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Restore coastlines with mangroves, wetlands, seagrass meadows and coastal forests.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
8 June 2025
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Designed as a family vacation home, the timber tiny house features a compact but practical interior and runs off-the-grid with solar panels.—
Adam Williams
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2025
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After a tense wait the guide appeared from the timber.—
Jim Carmichel,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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Set in over 70 acres of woodlands and riverfront beauty, this festival offers a vibrant celebration of cannabis with live music, rolling competitions, and a cup competition.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Bobcats are secretive, rarely seen predators that most often live in the foothills, canyons, mesa and plateaus where brush and woodland are plentiful, according to CPW.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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