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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
Too much moisture can lead to problems with mold, swelling wood, dust mites, and bacteria.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Be sure to have your chimney cleaned regularly when using a fireplace or wood stove.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
The rooms The nine cabins channel modern Pacific Northwest minimalism—natural wood, clean lines, and large windows that frame the rainforest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
While a professional can help with installation, for those with a DIY mindset, Sayed recommends cutting wood strips to the size of your window frame.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Be sure to have your chimney cleaned regularly when using a fireplace or wood stove.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
The rooms The nine cabins channel modern Pacific Northwest minimalism—natural wood, clean lines, and large windows that frame the rainforest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
While a professional can help with installation, for those with a DIY mindset, Sayed recommends cutting wood strips to the size of your window frame.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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Some come with thick stone walls — those at the Neill-Cochran House are 18 inches of solid stone — which provided superior insulation compared to early houses made of log or sawed lumber.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Jan. 2026
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This lumber will make a very strong set of stairs.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Some thought the mystery bore a direct relation to the green tangle that tightly encircled the two dozen shacks balanced precariously between the rain forest and the yellowish waters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lisa stepped onto the red carpet and seemingly out of a fairytale, wearing a sheer, black gown that reads witchy forest nymph in the most fabulous way.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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These mountains had always supplied plenty of fresh water and famously excellent-quality timber in the form of Lebanese cedars for building ships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The wood pulp industry, which uses massive trucks to haul heavy timber loads across frozen lakes, derived a formula for ice strength long ago.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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Robbers Cave State Park, Wilburton Located five miles north of Wilburton, the Robbers Cave State Park is surrounded by the hilly woodlands of the Sans Bois Mountains of southeast Oklahoma.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ferns may bring a lush, woodland feel indoors, but certain varieties aren’t always the best choice.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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