as in forest
a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area
the house is perched atop a hill amid a stretch of dense woodland
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Recent Examples of woodland
All goes well at first as Jamie guides Spike through verdant woodlands and fields, reminding him to aim for the head or heart.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Unlike its more aggressive non-native cousins, which have escaped cultivation into natural areas and woodlands, American wisteria is not invasive.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Listen to this article This woodland retreat has been re-imagined by its designer-owner Shelley Morris and brings together its vintage country home charm with modern living to keep its historic characteristics.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The landscape has a high elevation with shrubs and woodlands, and the scorpions were active in the spring and summer months, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Unlike its more aggressive non-native cousins, which have escaped cultivation into natural areas and woodlands, American wisteria is not invasive.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Listen to this article This woodland retreat has been re-imagined by its designer-owner Shelley Morris and brings together its vintage country home charm with modern living to keep its historic characteristics.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
The landscape has a high elevation with shrubs and woodlands, and the scorpions were active in the spring and summer months, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodland
forest
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This sanctuary consists of roughly 24 acres of wetlands, grasslands and forest.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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However, urban areas often have higher and more concentrated coyote populations than nearby deserts or forests due to easier access to food.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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“Woodland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodland. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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