as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
deer and mountain lions live in those woods
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Recent Examples of woods
But, with the new seasons, hunters are able to get into the woods for grouse after the leaves fall.
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Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Twenty years prior to the present day of the movie, Ray Stoker (Day-Lewis) abandoned his family to live off the grid in a hut in the woods after a scarring incident during the conflict, which pitted Catholics against Protestants within Northern Ireland, and union loyalists against republicans.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Ray is living off-the-grid in the woods when Bean’s character tracks him down, trying desperately to convince him to return to civilization.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Human male remains were found in the woods by a student near La Salle High School in Green Township.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
He was arrested Friday after allegedly driving away from law enforcement, abandoning his car in the woods and being located by Iowa State Patrol, according to authorities.
—Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Josie had some scrapes from running into the woods.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cozy vanilla and rich woods are laced with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist that’s both comforting and irresistible.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Twenty years prior to the present day of the movie, Ray Stoker (Day-Lewis) abandoned his family to live off the grid in a hut in the woods after a scarring incident during the conflict, which pitted Catholics against Protestants within Northern Ireland, and union loyalists against republicans.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Ray is living off-the-grid in the woods when Bean’s character tracks him down, trying desperately to convince him to return to civilization.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Human male remains were found in the woods by a student near La Salle High School in Green Township.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
He was arrested Friday after allegedly driving away from law enforcement, abandoning his car in the woods and being located by Iowa State Patrol, according to authorities.
—Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Josie had some scrapes from running into the woods.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cozy vanilla and rich woods are laced with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist that’s both comforting and irresistible.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Called the Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the stays are grouped by the types of activities travelers seek, whether that’s hiking near alpine lakes, snorkeling among coral reefs teeming with fish, or getting cozy in a cabin in the woods.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
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Among other duties, Zilber worked to maintain the forest grounds and educate students and residents on sustainable forest management, according to a news release from Evers' office.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With more than 520,000 acres of dense forest and its location near the start of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the park is a prime spot for leaf-peeping.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Allsbrook was last seen wearing a brown woodland style camouflage shirt or jacket, black shorts and black shoes, police said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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This year’s limited-edition packaging, designed with Ukrainian tattoo artist Sasha Unisex, features bold geometric woodland motifs—making it as much a collectible piece of art as a makeup essential.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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