as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland
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Recent Examples of woodland
Restoring the moa would not bring the eagle back but could help at least partly restore the primal New Zealand woodlands.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 July 2025
Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Russian forces in Sumy are striking along roads, through towns and woodlands, Shyriaiev said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
The 30-room mansion is reportedly surrounded by shrubbery and woodland.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 July 2025
Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
Russian forces in Sumy are striking along roads, through towns and woodlands, Shyriaiev said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
The 30-room mansion is reportedly surrounded by shrubbery and woodland.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodland
forest
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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The decision to add to the more than 1,400 troops already on wildfire duty came as authorities struggled to contain forest blazes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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