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
Ronnie Moyers heard the bird hammering in the woods one morning in late February, several weeks before the species usually shows up in Virginia’s western highlands.
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Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said a potential motive for Gary's murder was hate – illustrated by how Austin left his father's corpse in these woods to be eaten.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The killing in the woods of Knoxville demonstrated a brutality and callousness rarely seen in a woman, let alone one so young.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The Paxton police chief drove to the area, saw the three men, and chased them into the woods.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Around the same time, however, the legendary architect was modeling a more personal vision of midcentury domesticity in the woods of Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Eating dinner in the woods is absolutely sublime.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
Although streamflow gauges suggested that water levels were falling at Wahiawa dam by Friday afternoon, Parker said, the dam is not out of the woods.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Made from white Trebbiano grape juice and slowly barrel-aged in various woods over a period of years, balsamic vinegar has a subtle flavor and slight sweetness that goes beautifully with berries.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors said a potential motive for Gary's murder was hate – illustrated by how Austin left his father's corpse in these woods to be eaten.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The killing in the woods of Knoxville demonstrated a brutality and callousness rarely seen in a woman, let alone one so young.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The Paxton police chief drove to the area, saw the three men, and chased them into the woods.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Around the same time, however, the legendary architect was modeling a more personal vision of midcentury domesticity in the woods of Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026
Eating dinner in the woods is absolutely sublime.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
Although streamflow gauges suggested that water levels were falling at Wahiawa dam by Friday afternoon, Parker said, the dam is not out of the woods.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
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The city of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the 50-acre Tatum Lakes property, marking a significant step toward turning the urban forest into a publicly accessible park and nature preserve.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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These partnerships help highlight the series’ themes, promoting the discovery of the wonders hidden in the French forests and beyond, but also emphasizing respect for biodiversity, and the importance of food education for children.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The surrounding Big Rock Forest Preserve is a 1,100-acre preserve containing several sandy hills that overlook the valley filled with woodlands and streams, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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From the classic citrus and spice scents to the stronger woodland and tropical scents, Old Spice has a deodorant for every consumer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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