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 Norwegian director balanced horror, humor and action with more panache in the films that put him on the map, Dead Snow and its sequel, which dumped Nazi zombies in mountain woodlands.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Known as Redlap House, the property spans more than 31 picturesque acres in South Devon, unfolding from formal gardens to thick woodlands down to a small sandy beach at the foot of a rocky cliff.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Bee balm is another low-maintenance plant and can be found in woodlands in the wild, but its red, pink, purple, and white flowers grow best in gardens that receive direct sunlight.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
But the true spring ephemerals are native plants that arise in woodlands before leaves open, allowing sunlight to coax them into bloom.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The insect thrives in warm savanna woodlands and in vegetation along lakes or streams, so the disease tends to take hold in remote areas where people rely on fishing, hunting and agriculture for their livelihoods.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The property, defined by oak woodlands and scenic views, has been on state parks’ radar for a while, officials said.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Known as Redlap House, the property spans more than 31 picturesque acres in South Devon, unfolding from formal gardens to thick woodlands down to a small sandy beach at the foot of a rocky cliff.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Bee balm is another low-maintenance plant and can be found in woodlands in the wild, but its red, pink, purple, and white flowers grow best in gardens that receive direct sunlight.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
But the true spring ephemerals are native plants that arise in woodlands before leaves open, allowing sunlight to coax them into bloom.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
If it’s ultimately built, the massive project would require bulldozing dozens of acres of woodlands and could theoretically drive up the town’s population by 10%.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
The insect thrives in warm savanna woodlands and in vegetation along lakes or streams, so the disease tends to take hold in remote areas where people rely on fishing, hunting and agriculture for their livelihoods.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The property, defined by oak woodlands and scenic views, has been on state parks’ radar for a while, officials said.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Other images similarly mix the romantic and the mundane, with glamorous students in front of kitschy backdrops of misty woodlands or positioned between towering candelabras.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodlands
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Rather than honing in on a particular animal or region, the series takes a kaleidoscopic look at life on Earth by visiting different ecosystem types, including plains, mountains, jungles, forests and the mysterious depths of the ocean.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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Although some money is available from Proposition 4, a climate bond passed by California voters in 2024, more state, federal and private funding is needed to finish the job and maintain the forests, Mietz said.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Woodlands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodlands. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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