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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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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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Image Since taking office a month ago, Mr. Trump has enacted a 10 percent tariff on imports from China and is poised in coming weeks to add wider import taxes of 25 percent or higher on cars, steel and aluminum, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and lumber.—
Alexandra Stevenson,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Acceptable items for the site include leaves, grass clippings and wood, while unacceptable items include plastic bags, trash, lumber, soil or dirt, animal waste, rock and metal, according to the website.—
Noah Mitchell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Prologue was first announced in 2019 with a cryptic trailer that showed a first-person view of a storm crashing through a dark forest.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Piney Woods region at the corner of East Texas offers outdoor adventures like hiking in Davy Crockett National Forest, taking a vintage steam train through the forest and kayaking along the scenic Neches River.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 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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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Set on expansive woodlands, these tiny cabins are dog-friendly, ideal for privacy and relaxation, and located within two hours of major metro areas.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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