as in woodland
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
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Recent Examples of forest
The minister said the wind suddenly changed direction, causing the flames to shift rapidly and surround the forest workers.
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CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The flightless animal is native to Australia and can live in several different environments, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and sand plains.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 July 2025
But O’Sullivan only worked for the forest preserve for a short time before resigning over what officials said were résumé discrepancies.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
When they are both haunted by a malevolent spirit of bones and rot, the siblings are forced to reunite and venture deep into the forest to confront their trauma together.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The flightless animal is native to Australia and can live in several different environments, including eucalyptus forests, woodlands, and sand plains.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 July 2025
But O’Sullivan only worked for the forest preserve for a short time before resigning over what officials said were résumé discrepancies.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
When they are both haunted by a malevolent spirit of bones and rot, the siblings are forced to reunite and venture deep into the forest to confront their trauma together.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
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Their constituents need defending — along with the county’s remaining stretches of woodlands and agricultural properties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of the debate is the town’s remaining open space—patches of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands that serve as both ecological sanctuaries and buffers against overdevelopment.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Also on Oahu, environmental advocates say Army live-fire training in Makua Valley sparked wildfires and destroyed native forestland and sacred cultural sites.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Since then more than 25% of the continent’s forestland has disappeared.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 July 2025
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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