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
Sticks from trees in your yard or local public woodlands work as natural stakes for tomatoes, peppers, and other plants that need a little support.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Native to southeastern woodlands, oakleaf hydrangeas have vibrant fall color and attractive, exfoliating bark.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The forests are marked by sparse conifer stands, woodlands, herbaceous vegetation, and unvegetated barrens that dominate the transition to Arctic tundra.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Brenna Hernandez European buckthorn grows in sun and shade alike, and thus can invade all kinds of biomes — woodlands , savannas, prairies, pastures, and even empty lots, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Bucklebury countryside is known for its thick woodlands, which add an extra layer of privacy to the exclusive area, attracting a less-flashy set.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
It is often found in heavily disturbed sites, such as roadsides, gravel pits and the edges of agricultural fields, but it can also be found in undisturbed dunes, dry prairies, oak and pine woodlands and rangeland.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The intact miombo woodlands surrounding the lake, seemingly endless, were bigger than the whole of England.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Early in his life, Sanders left the streets of Brooklyn for the woodlands of Vermont.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Native to southeastern woodlands, oakleaf hydrangeas have vibrant fall color and attractive, exfoliating bark.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The forests are marked by sparse conifer stands, woodlands, herbaceous vegetation, and unvegetated barrens that dominate the transition to Arctic tundra.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Brenna Hernandez European buckthorn grows in sun and shade alike, and thus can invade all kinds of biomes — woodlands , savannas, prairies, pastures, and even empty lots, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The Bucklebury countryside is known for its thick woodlands, which add an extra layer of privacy to the exclusive area, attracting a less-flashy set.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
It is often found in heavily disturbed sites, such as roadsides, gravel pits and the edges of agricultural fields, but it can also be found in undisturbed dunes, dry prairies, oak and pine woodlands and rangeland.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The intact miombo woodlands surrounding the lake, seemingly endless, were bigger than the whole of England.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Early in his life, Sanders left the streets of Brooklyn for the woodlands of Vermont.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodlands
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At the base of Mount Annupuri, the hotel is perfectly positioned for guests to jump straight on a gondola and onto the slopes, with countless ski and snowboard trails, high-quality off-piste powder skiing, and scenic family-friendly routes through the forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The train makes its way through Fraser Valley, with views of majestic mountains, green forests, and raging rivers.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera Cervantes and at least two bodyguards fled toward cabins in the pine woods outside of Tapalpa, Trevilla Trejo said.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Troops established a perimeter around the compound, and later found the drug lord hiding in nearby woods.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Woodlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodlands. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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