as in forest
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 woods
Deep in the woods, a tree had fallen over a power line, blocking the road out of the canyon and effectively shutting off all of the electricity in the immediate area.
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Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Heather Kemps That eventually drove the couple to a tent in the woods of Pottstown.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
An armored Bearcat vehicle arrived on the scene, deploying smoke cannisters, and officers fired several rounds into the woods.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Sophisticated neutral textures and pale woods dominate the decor.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the same time Shapiro was hopping the fence in Southern California, Doris Elaine Severtson in Washington state, similarly barred from her high school’s track, was training on the beaches and woods along the Puget Sound.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The rooms The guest rooms are modern and intentionally uncluttered, adorned with local artwork and natural woods.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The specifics of the machine Tesla makes for him are vague, though the surprise discovery of dozens of Angier's top hats in the Colorado woods quickly connects the dots.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Heather Kemps That eventually drove the couple to a tent in the woods of Pottstown.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
An armored Bearcat vehicle arrived on the scene, deploying smoke cannisters, and officers fired several rounds into the woods.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Sophisticated neutral textures and pale woods dominate the decor.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the same time Shapiro was hopping the fence in Southern California, Doris Elaine Severtson in Washington state, similarly barred from her high school’s track, was training on the beaches and woods along the Puget Sound.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The rooms The guest rooms are modern and intentionally uncluttered, adorned with local artwork and natural woods.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The specifics of the machine Tesla makes for him are vague, though the surprise discovery of dozens of Angier's top hats in the Colorado woods quickly connects the dots.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
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However, the best mode of transportation to truly witness the forest’s treasures and explore is on foot.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests can join in daily complimentary activities like collecting eggs and feeding the goats, or simply wander the meadows and woodlands.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Decades ago, populations of the white trillium were drastically declining in local woodlands, including at Ryerson Woods near Deerfield.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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