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
But, of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In this case, however, the bear found a natural food source — a dead critter in the woods — and made the most of it.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Jurors were back in the courtroom Saturday in Carroll County to hear testimony from the man who was Delphi police chief when the girls were killed, and from two men who played key parts in the following day's search for the girls — including one who found their bodies in the woods.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, Winston mostly looks for his ball in the woods, but that’s neither here nor there.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Once over the bridge, there is an open clearing where the two-story home, initially listed for $4,650,000, sits amid woods, creating a tranquil and peaceful setting.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Or is there something sinister, maybe even supernatural, in the woods beyond Görbersdorf?
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Access to a cabin in the woods might not be in the cards for all, but practical, outdoorsy pieces can—and should—find a home in one’s fall essentials lineup.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
In the past, millwork was usually crafted from luxurious woods such as mahogany, walnut, or cherry wood and stained a rich and dark color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In this case, however, the bear found a natural food source — a dead critter in the woods — and made the most of it.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Jurors were back in the courtroom Saturday in Carroll County to hear testimony from the man who was Delphi police chief when the girls were killed, and from two men who played key parts in the following day's search for the girls — including one who found their bodies in the woods.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
Well, Winston mostly looks for his ball in the woods, but that’s neither here nor there.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Once over the bridge, there is an open clearing where the two-story home, initially listed for $4,650,000, sits amid woods, creating a tranquil and peaceful setting.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Or is there something sinister, maybe even supernatural, in the woods beyond Görbersdorf?
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Access to a cabin in the woods might not be in the cards for all, but practical, outdoorsy pieces can—and should—find a home in one’s fall essentials lineup.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
In the past, millwork was usually crafted from luxurious woods such as mahogany, walnut, or cherry wood and stained a rich and dark color.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Woods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woods. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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