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
The team worked alongside local artisans to preserve frescoes and medieval details while layering in aromatic woods, soft carpets, vibrant wool blankets, and rusty-hued velvet couches.
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Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Princeton undergraduates took it upon themselves to search the nearby woods, despite official concerns about contaminating potential evidence.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Ghofranian climbed to the top of the castle walls and spotted a child running out of some nearby woods.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Hiking enthusiasts itching to get out for a walk in the woods have a new outdoor space to explore in Orange County.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Raising sprawling, and, in some cases, dangerous encampments in the woods along the railroad and Missouri River.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Readers get an immersive experience into the world of teenagers on their own journeys of exploration and self-discovery among the woods of the rural South.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
There are trails on the property, a stream cutting through the woods, and no neighboring houses in sight.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
According to Reader’s Digest Australia, Pooh ran into the woods outside the queen’s Balmoral estate in 1994, never to be found.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Princeton undergraduates took it upon themselves to search the nearby woods, despite official concerns about contaminating potential evidence.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Ghofranian climbed to the top of the castle walls and spotted a child running out of some nearby woods.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Hiking enthusiasts itching to get out for a walk in the woods have a new outdoor space to explore in Orange County.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Raising sprawling, and, in some cases, dangerous encampments in the woods along the railroad and Missouri River.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Readers get an immersive experience into the world of teenagers on their own journeys of exploration and self-discovery among the woods of the rural South.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
There are trails on the property, a stream cutting through the woods, and no neighboring houses in sight.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
According to Reader’s Digest Australia, Pooh ran into the woods outside the queen’s Balmoral estate in 1994, never to be found.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woods
Noun
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Called Andre's Lakeside Dining, the beloved waterfront eatery is home to breathtaking views – unique to the meadow-reminiscent forest in which it's tucked – and incredible fare.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Skywalker gibbons are particularly famous for their vocal prowess, with their songs echoing across the forest canopy.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The woodland area — which is part of the greater Windsor Estate and leads straight to Windsor Castle — also features golf courses, farms and the famed Ascot Racecourse.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mass them in shady borders, foundations, or woodland gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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