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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Recent Examples of forest
In 2024, California was ranked the second-best state for hiking in United States by GB The Green Brand for its stunning coastlines, dense forests and rugged mountain ranges.
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The adults-only hotel is surrounded by dense forests (hence the name), and expertly pairs easy access to outdoor activities with a wellness and relaxation focus.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world:
Endangered creature — thought missing from India forest — rediscovered.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
As part of that effort, at group of women called the Green Brigade has successfully restored more than 1,000 hectares of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, in eastern India.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The adults-only hotel is surrounded by dense forests (hence the name), and expertly pairs easy access to outdoor activities with a wellness and relaxation focus.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world:
Endangered creature — thought missing from India forest — rediscovered.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
As part of that effort, at group of women called the Green Brigade has successfully restored more than 1,000 hectares of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, in eastern India.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forest
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Their constituents need defending — along with the county’s remaining stretches of woodlands and agricultural properties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of the debate is the town’s remaining open space—patches of woodlands, meadows, and wetlands that serve as both ecological sanctuaries and buffers against overdevelopment.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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In 2021, Newsom created a wildfire and forest resilience task force, which recommended the state and federal governments manage flammable overgrowth on 1 million acres of the 33 million acres of forestlands in California every year.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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My grandmother found her vocation within the surrounding and seemingly infinite national forestland, and after helping at the family-run tavern and serving his country in World War II, my grandfather built handcrafted fishing rods.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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“Forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forest. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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