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forest

Definition for forest

noun as in area with a large number of trees

Strongest matches

jungle, park, thicket, timber, wood, woodland

Strong matches

backwoods, brake, chase, clump, coppice, copse, cover, covert, grove, growth, shelter, stand, timberland, weald, woods

Weak matches

wildwood, woodlot

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The man's body was discovered at Pentrellyncymer, near Cerrigydrudion, by two brothers camping in the forest ahead of the Wales Rally GB.

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Tinubu on Tuesday said: "In response to the recent kidnappings and acts of terrorism, I have ordered a full security cordon over" thick forests where the gangs have bases.

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One flank is covered with tranquil forests and fields where typical local crops like spinach, sorrel and chives grow.

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But climate change had a sting in the tail for those who headed north to enjoy the fjords and forests of northern Europe.

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The forest rumbles with so much energy that it sounds like living next to a freeway.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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