as in woodland
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
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Adventure seekers will find plenty of opportunities to kayak in the mangrove forests, while diving enthusiasts can explore the marine life of Phang Nga Bay.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The video ends with Lizzo, surrounded by the silver forest monsters, floating in a dark pond.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This year’s count of 4.42 acres of occupied forest habitat is nearly twice as large as last year's, but eastern monarch butterfly populations remain far below the long-term average.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Those who have lived intimately, socially, and emotionally with their forest home understand this.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The video ends with Lizzo, surrounded by the silver forest monsters, floating in a dark pond.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
This year’s count of 4.42 acres of occupied forest habitat is nearly twice as large as last year's, but eastern monarch butterfly populations remain far below the long-term average.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Those who have lived intimately, socially, and emotionally with their forest home understand this.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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