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as in lumber
tree logs as prepared for human use a huge load of wood outside the furniture maker's factory

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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 Two dining areas are decorated with maritime artwork, Native American ephemera and a wood stove. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025 The oils also help to rehydrate wood and fill in small cracks. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 The cottage leans into a minimalist coastal aesthetic—think soft neutrals, natural textures, clean lines, and wood paneling. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2025 And in that same moment, he was cocooned and saved from harm in a tiny cave of wood and stone that formed around him near the outermost wall when the three-story schoolhouse compressed down like a big cardboard box to barely one story tall. Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wood
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Noun
  • To preview the line and its transformative potential, two New York Times reporters and a videographer boarded a freight train that uses the commercial corridor, a 19th-century route that still carries lumber, beer and other cargo.
    New York Times, New York Times, 29 July 2025
  • The National Association of Home Builders says Canadian lumber and other materials like steel and aluminum, as well as home appliances, all face steeper tariffs and are pushing up costs.
    Obed Manuel, NPR, 24 July 2025
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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
  • Roberts was charged with felony arson of a structure or forest land, and felony arson of property.
    Cameron Macdonald, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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  • In the Southeast, there are several venomous snakes that could potentially cause an injury to a human or pet: three species of rattlesnakes (eastern diamondback, timber, and pygmy), copperhead, cotton mouth (also known as water moccasins), and coral snake, says Maerz.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Serenity comes easily in this oasis in the historic Higashiyama district; the hotel’s 81 rooms and suites are designed with light timber, clean lines, and neutral tones.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
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  • This includes the preservation of a 9.8-acre woodland area and a central active park.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
  • Others are more tucked away within the property’s woodlands.
    Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025

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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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