as in woods
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the endless forest that the first European settlers encountered
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Recent Examples of forests
With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor.
—Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Forest will never roam the wild forests his name suggests.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The impacts are spreading beyond gas pumps to kitchens, forests, and wildlife habitats.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Explore Nearby Barrier Islands A big part of what makes Bonita Springs such an unforgettable beach destination are its mystical mangrove forests, unusual shell mounds, and remote landscapes, all of which can be found at Mound Key Archaeological State Park and Lovers Key State Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The conservation organization works to restore peatlands, replant native Caledonian pine forests, and reintroduce endangered species such as ptarmigans.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Our public forests, rivers and deserts deserve to be treated better, and the federal land managers who work tirelessly deserve better.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
When Allende watched the show, she was struck by the landscapes of the country — the vast desert, verdant forests and farmland, snowcapped peaks — its authenticity and flavor.
—Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Forest will never roam the wild forests his name suggests.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The impacts are spreading beyond gas pumps to kitchens, forests, and wildlife habitats.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Explore Nearby Barrier Islands A big part of what makes Bonita Springs such an unforgettable beach destination are its mystical mangrove forests, unusual shell mounds, and remote landscapes, all of which can be found at Mound Key Archaeological State Park and Lovers Key State Park.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
This photograph aims to highlight the delicate balance of marine ecosystems, showcasing the beauty of the king penguins in their natural habitat, while also underscoring the importance of preserving these unique underwater forests.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
The conservation organization works to restore peatlands, replant native Caledonian pine forests, and reintroduce endangered species such as ptarmigans.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Our public forests, rivers and deserts deserve to be treated better, and the federal land managers who work tirelessly deserve better.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forests
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Mortia says the forest preserves offer more than just a walk in the woods and events like Earth-A-Palooza increase awareness, encouraging nature lovers as well as those visiting for the first time.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our current regime-change and unnecessary war is as much of an error as a golfer who hits the ball into the woods.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still in her twenties, Morisot was a respected painter, best known for her landscapes, and had been tutored by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, the influential Barbizon school painter of fluttery fields and woodlands.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The wheel bug is commonly found in meadows and woodlands, on trees and shrubs in neighborhoods, and occasionally on buildings, especially near outdoor lights at night.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Forests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forests. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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