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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
The floral enamel tips add a pop of festive color, and the acacia wood is made from durable material.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Herringbone wood floors anchor midcentury modern furniture in each room.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
According to its most recent monitor report, the organization said turnover of the wood furnishing sector is expected to fall 2.7 percent, dragged down by sales of its wood industry, which fell 7.5 percent, while domestic revenues slid 8.9 percent and exports dipped 4.1 percent.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
The new store is said to be a big priority for the brand, and has been built around creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s vision of blending raw materials such as a black wood staircase, marble displays, corduroy concrete and black mirror walls with more classic elements.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Herringbone wood floors anchor midcentury modern furniture in each room.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
According to its most recent monitor report, the organization said turnover of the wood furnishing sector is expected to fall 2.7 percent, dragged down by sales of its wood industry, which fell 7.5 percent, while domestic revenues slid 8.9 percent and exports dipped 4.1 percent.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
The new store is said to be a big priority for the brand, and has been built around creative director Anthony Vaccarello’s vision of blending raw materials such as a black wood staircase, marble displays, corduroy concrete and black mirror walls with more classic elements.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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Some cool character: the tables are made from lumber sourced from old Northern Liberties factories by Manayunk Timber.Shane Savitsky, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dashcam footage captured by Derek Gooderham showed the aftermath after a tractor-trailer carrying lumber overturned on an overpass in Harrisburg, Penn.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sitting in ancient Cumbria—the Lake District is a mighty UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing over 18 million visitors each year, home to the largest national park in England, covering over 880 square miles of terrain with towering mountains, serene lakes, and lush forests.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently modeling at the level of the woodland stand, a unit of forest made up of a relatively uniform group of trees, to assess the optimal distance between trees.Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, protecting biodiversity will require major changes to an economic system that values industries such as tourism and timber more than mangroves and rainforests.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The garden that separates the main house from the casita, designed by Double Green Landscapes, melds Japanese and California influences with a variety of maple and ginkgo trees, giant timber bamboo, bower wattle, and leopard plants.Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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The team is currently modeling at the level of the woodland stand, a unit of forest made up of a relatively uniform group of trees, to assess the optimal distance between trees.Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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It's recommended the box be placed under a tree limb at the woodland edge with adjacent fields or wetlands.Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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