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woods

noun

Definition of woods

plural of wood

as in forest

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 woods Officers found Gatz’s SUV under a canopy structure in the woods, about half a mile down a two-way dirt trail, the statements allege. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 July 2026 Different woods have different densities, stiffness, and vibration-transmitting properties. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Over 60% is covered in dense pine woods, cypress trees, and thick Mediterranean shrubs. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Police recovered the rifle in a patch of woods near the UVU campus, along the suspect's escape route. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Midtone woods offer more flexibility, and both designers agree on the timeless appeal of neutrals. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Check out the shoreline and look for seashells, learn bird calls, and walk in the woods in search of your favorites, or check out a new place on a family vacation. — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 Royce Ben Jameson was arrested on suspicion of the offense of firing woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespass. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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Noun

The stewards of the forest About 100 miles northwest of the Tahoe Basin, lower down in the foothills, survivors of the epic 2018 Camp fire that destroyed the town of Paradise have a very different relationship with forest stewards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Meanwhile, in a nearby forest a group of local hunters, including Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), set out to track the beast themselves.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of forest

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These emerge in spring from woodland pools, feed on deer, and some infected females lay eggs that already carry the virus.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
His father's body was found Tuesday outside the property, which was in a woodland area northeast of the northern city of Thessaloniki.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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