the wilds
noun
: a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness
They hiked through the wilds of Maine.
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The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Breckenridge Like Aspen, Breckenridge has become a household name and a top destination for visitors looking to experience the wilds of the Colorado mountains.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet even with the latest and most advanced setups, people get stuck, so CAM teaches a number of recovery strategies, including proper winch-rigging techniques, with hands-on practice before heading into the wilds.
—Harvey Briggs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023
The Schitt's Creek alum, 76, explores the food and culture of eight different travel destinations in the new AppleTV+ series, from the beaches of the Maldives to the wilds of South Africa.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Breckenridge Like Aspen, Breckenridge has become a household name and a top destination for visitors looking to experience the wilds of the Colorado mountains.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet even with the latest and most advanced setups, people get stuck, so CAM teaches a number of recovery strategies, including proper winch-rigging techniques, with hands-on practice before heading into the wilds.
—Harvey Briggs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023
The Schitt's Creek alum, 76, explores the food and culture of eight different travel destinations in the new AppleTV+ series, from the beaches of the Maldives to the wilds of South Africa.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
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“The wilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wilds. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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