as in woods
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 forests
Scenic drives along winding roads and unpaved hiking trails reveal petrified forests and dramatic canyon overlooks.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The lintel in question was first documented by American explorers Dana and Ginger Lamb, who traveled in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala and southern Mexico in the 1950s.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The Black Forest National Park features spruce forests, lakes and hiking routes, with seasonal activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Restoring whitebark pine forests will also help keep snow on the landscape longer and stave off drought and wildfires.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Winnebago has crafted the Arka to withstand the full spectrum of weather from window-icing -10°F (-23°C) nights in snowy forests to 120°F (49°C) midsummer afternoons in open desert.
—C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
So, when forests disappear, the entire hunting system disappears with them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Continue along the roads of the peninsula, winding through vineyards and pine forests, before heading to Pampelonne Beach for a delightful leisurely seaside lunch on its fine sand.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The lintel in question was first documented by American explorers Dana and Ginger Lamb, who traveled in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala and southern Mexico in the 1950s.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
The Black Forest National Park features spruce forests, lakes and hiking routes, with seasonal activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Restoring whitebark pine forests will also help keep snow on the landscape longer and stave off drought and wildfires.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Winnebago has crafted the Arka to withstand the full spectrum of weather from window-icing -10°F (-23°C) nights in snowy forests to 120°F (49°C) midsummer afternoons in open desert.
—C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
So, when forests disappear, the entire hunting system disappears with them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Continue along the roads of the peninsula, winding through vineyards and pine forests, before heading to Pampelonne Beach for a delightful leisurely seaside lunch on its fine sand.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Four days a week, three-hour sightseeing train rides chug east and west from the historic train depot in Staunton, affording short-line passengers breathtaking views across farmland and verdant forests.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
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Harrison had already heard about the incident near East 59th Street and Kensington Avenue, later piecing together the details of the child found decapitated in the woods just north of Hibbs Park.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The right base in 2026 is Tenuta Negroamaro, a 10-suite estate near Gallipoli on the Ionian coast — seven hectares of pine woods and red-soil gardens, interiors by designer Olga Ashby, private plunge pools and a kitchen sourcing from the estate.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Rhododendron Growing Basics Rhododendron are a flowering shrub species that grow natively in dappled, shady woodlands.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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First opened in 1876, outdoor enthusiasts love exploring Forest Park’s nature reserve, which is made up of more than 170 acres of forests, woodlands, savannas, prairies, wetlands, and more than 3 miles of waterways.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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