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as in forest
often woods plural
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 wood
The living room has a cozy fireplace; there are sash windows throughout; and wood moldings painted white accent the hallway and rooms.
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Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
After finding a quiet spot in the woods to pitch our tents for the night and building a small fire to dry our damp shoes, Kevin reflected on his company.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Another Instagram post by Janelle and Merrill Beck showcased photos of Garrison posing in the woods.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Potential taxes on wood and copper imports, under investigation by the Department of Commerce, could compound the strain.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
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Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
After finding a quiet spot in the woods to pitch our tents for the night and building a small fire to dry our damp shoes, Kevin reflected on his company.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Another Instagram post by Janelle and Merrill Beck showcased photos of Garrison posing in the woods.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Potential taxes on wood and copper imports, under investigation by the Department of Commerce, could compound the strain.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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The chair is made of plywood lumber, a blend of durable plastics, requiring no painting, staining, or waterproofing for easy maintenance.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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While Canada and Mexico provide a large part of the softwood lumber and gypsum used in the U.S. for new home construction, numerous raw materials and components, ranging from steel and aluminum to home appliances, come from China.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the cause of the Deep Woods fire is still under investigation, the cause of the Black Cove and Fish Hook fires were powerlines, the forest service said.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Protections against wildfires and the need to boost the U.S. timber industry were cited as reasons.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Day-to-day, Myers works on project and budget planning for planting trees, helping young trees grow and improve their health, and commercial timber sales.—
Gili Malinsky,Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The woodlands are hilly, with numerous ditches and draws that run into croplands.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pinyon jay — a signature species of Colorado's pinyon-juniper woodlands — has lost 70% of its population.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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