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as in forest
often woods plural
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 wood
Other Materials: There is a whole universe of other, often proprietary, materials out there to make dinnerware from: laminated glass dinnerware, polymers, metals, wood, lacquerware, etc. with their own quirks, pluses and limitations to explore.
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
Because of the coating, any type of utensil, like silicone, wood, or stainless steel, can be used with the bowls without causing damage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Britt Design Group Britt Design Group created a warm and inviting living space with a contrasting color palette, textural elements, natural woods, and Italian furnishings.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Acidic bird droppings stain or corrode paint, wood, and metal.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mylan, Bon Appétit, 26 Feb. 2025
Because of the coating, any type of utensil, like silicone, wood, or stainless steel, can be used with the bowls without causing damage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Britt Design Group Britt Design Group created a warm and inviting living space with a contrasting color palette, textural elements, natural woods, and Italian furnishings.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Acidic bird droppings stain or corrode paint, wood, and metal.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
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The biggest losses are projected in the case of persisting tariffs by the U.S. and major retaliatory tariffs coming from the other two countries in question for industries like mining, leather and lumber, but also computers, electronics and electronic equipment.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The uncertainty surrounding the tariffs, including the potential effects on the price of raw materials such as steel and lumber, is forcing him to review his plans to build a new restaurant.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those who have lived intimately, socially, and emotionally with their forest home understand this.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, household appliances, communication equipment, and forest industry were among the worst-performing subsectors.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Other commonly trafficked products include animal parts such as rhino horns and elephant ivory, and plants like timber trees.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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Native to southeastern woodlands, oakleaf hydrangeas have vibrant fall color and attractive, exfoliating bark.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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In woodlands much like this one in prehistoric Myanmar, from equatorial forests to those that survive through the long dormancy of polar nights, pieces of Cretaceous life are becoming encased in resin.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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