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
Well, Winston mostly looks for his ball in the woods, but that’s neither here nor there.
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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
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 3 Dec. 2024.
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