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
Head to Lanhydrock—a quintessential Cornish country house set across nearly 1,000 acres of glorious gardens and woodlands.
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Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As the winter season wound down in early 1998, Central Florida received more-than-average rainfall, which spurred growth of new underbrush and vegetation in woodlands and rural areas.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Over 50 miles of trails lead through sand dunes, woodlands, prairies, and lush wetlands across the park’s 16,000 acres, and the ecological diversity is surprising for such a dense acreage.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Palos Hills and its diverse ecosystems of grasslands, wetlands, savannas, and woodlands.
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Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
These biting flies are instantly recognizable because they’re found everywhere from suburban yards to woodlands to salt marshes.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
As the winter season wound down in early 1998, Central Florida received more-than-average rainfall, which spurred growth of new underbrush and vegetation in woodlands and rural areas.
—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Over 50 miles of trails lead through sand dunes, woodlands, prairies, and lush wetlands across the park’s 16,000 acres, and the ecological diversity is surprising for such a dense acreage.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Palos Hills and its diverse ecosystems of grasslands, wetlands, savannas, and woodlands.
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Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
These biting flies are instantly recognizable because they’re found everywhere from suburban yards to woodlands to salt marshes.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodlands
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From there, head to Rocky Mountain National Park, for your fill of lush forests, alpine lakes and wildlife.
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Like de la Espriella, Fujimori has signaled support for expanding mining and other industries as a driver of economic growth, while environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential implications for forests and Indigenous communities.
Noun
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My dad was this very outdoors-y Eagle Scout/camping guy, and that man-of-the-woods element was a big thing for me.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
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“Woodlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodlands. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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