as in forests
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 woodlands
The route to the public park beyond is wide, and the lush green baseball field, next to woodlands, is complete with a batting cage, fences, and stands.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Facing massive public opposition, a developer on Wednesday withdrew his proposal for a travel center, truck-fueling station and warehouse on woodlands near Batterson Park on the Farmington and New Britain line.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Birds, bears, bobcats, turtles, and salamanders are among the hundreds of animal species that call the woodlands home.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Plants that naturally grow as understory plants in shaded woodlands such as ferns grow in deep shade.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The terrain varies from rocky outcrops and thick woodlands to open grasslands, interspersed with perennial lakes and streams.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Freiburg, in southwest Germany, serves as a gateway to the Black Forest region, known for dense woodlands, traditional villages and low-density tourism compared with other popular German regions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Rhododendron Growing Basics Rhododendron are a flowering shrub species that grow natively in dappled, shady woodlands.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Facing massive public opposition, a developer on Wednesday withdrew his proposal for a travel center, truck-fueling station and warehouse on woodlands near Batterson Park on the Farmington and New Britain line.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Birds, bears, bobcats, turtles, and salamanders are among the hundreds of animal species that call the woodlands home.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Plants that naturally grow as understory plants in shaded woodlands such as ferns grow in deep shade.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
The terrain varies from rocky outcrops and thick woodlands to open grasslands, interspersed with perennial lakes and streams.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Freiburg, in southwest Germany, serves as a gateway to the Black Forest region, known for dense woodlands, traditional villages and low-density tourism compared with other popular German regions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Rhododendron Growing Basics Rhododendron are a flowering shrub species that grow natively in dappled, shady woodlands.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodlands
Noun
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Interpretive exhibits, wind in the oak forests and eagles drifting below reveal the site’s enduring significance, while rangers and tribal partners share how these mounds remain living heritage, not relics.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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That the forests went on forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Both feature walls of windows, cedar and teak woods, ocean views, built-ins, a high-end kitchen, and decks; the larger building also includes a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a bar.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Out in the woods in the middle of nowhere isn’t the only place people claim to have seen Bigfoot and not been able to get a single picture of the creature.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Woodlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodlands. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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