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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
For most of that time, paddles were made of laminated wood and were mostly found in gym classes and retirement communities.
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Martin Cizmar, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The store, which later moved to the Jax Building in St. Paul’s Lowertown and then to Selby Avenue, offered an extensive selection of kitchen goods, sweaters, baby clothes, wood toys, shoes and blankets.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
Some of the ecological roles of native mushrooms include aiding in the decay of plant material, such as dead wood, and cycling nutrients from dead organisms into the soil and atmosphere.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
To achieve a softer feel, Storm recommends selecting similar wood tones in the furnishings for an almost monochromatic look, save for a few subtle variations.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
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Martin Cizmar, Wired News, 20 July 2025
The store, which later moved to the Jax Building in St. Paul’s Lowertown and then to Selby Avenue, offered an extensive selection of kitchen goods, sweaters, baby clothes, wood toys, shoes and blankets.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
Some of the ecological roles of native mushrooms include aiding in the decay of plant material, such as dead wood, and cycling nutrients from dead organisms into the soil and atmosphere.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
To achieve a softer feel, Storm recommends selecting similar wood tones in the furnishings for an almost monochromatic look, save for a few subtle variations.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
Noun
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The trees were then loaded on a trailer and taken to Clarksville, where they were sold to a lumber dealer, the release said.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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For example, one-quarter of the country's available lumber supply comes from Canada, and could be subject to a 15% levy.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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After encountering a magical heart in the forest, strange things start happening around her.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Roberts was charged with felony arson of a structure or forest land, and felony arson of property.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Minimal overnight activity is anticipated – mostly smoldering and creeping in brush and timber understory with low if any flame lengths and slow rates of spread.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The massive timber beams were salvaged from the 19th-century Pacific Railroad Station in Elko, Nevada, and the stones for the fireplace were sourced on the property.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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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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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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