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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
But Anthropic isn’t out of the woods yet.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, get out in the woods and start exploring.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Ronnie Moyers heard the bird hammering in the woods one morning in late February, several weeks before the species usually shows up in Virginia’s western highlands.
—Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, get out in the woods and start exploring.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Ronnie Moyers heard the bird hammering in the woods one morning in late February, several weeks before the species usually shows up in Virginia’s western highlands.
—Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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The lumber of an older generation.—
Caleb Crain,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Today, the state still produces the most softwood lumber in the United States.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The city of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the 50-acre Tatum Lakes property, marking a significant step toward turning the urban forest into a publicly accessible park and nature preserve.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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These partnerships help highlight the series’ themes, promoting the discovery of the wonders hidden in the French forests and beyond, but also emphasizing respect for biodiversity, and the importance of food education for children.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In those eras, local economies thrived on demand for tools, timber, meals, and rooms for laborers chasing the next big thing.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The two wardens could hardly contain themselves enough to help the still-fuming timber cruiser right his speeder and get it back onto the tracks.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The surrounding Big Rock Forest Preserve is a 1,100-acre preserve containing several sandy hills that overlook the valley filled with woodlands and streams, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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From the classic citrus and spice scents to the stronger woodland and tropical scents, Old Spice has a deodorant for every consumer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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