as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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Recent Examples of backcountry
The one-mile trail through the forest provides ample opportunity to photograph the picturesque backcountry.
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Where to stay: 10 backcountry wilderness campgrounds, RV/tent campground at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon, equestrian camping at Frijole Ranch, multiple overnight options in El Paso.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The cabins were unlocked — Gutierrez’s practice in the off-season in case they’re needed by backcountry travelers.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
According to Parks Canada, such close encounters can happen in various settings within the park, including near towns or in remote backcountry areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Where to stay: 10 backcountry wilderness campgrounds, RV/tent campground at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon, equestrian camping at Frijole Ranch, multiple overnight options in El Paso.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The cabins were unlocked — Gutierrez’s practice in the off-season in case they’re needed by backcountry travelers.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
According to Parks Canada, such close encounters can happen in various settings within the park, including near towns or in remote backcountry areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backcountry
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Women in the rice fields in the countryside of Hanoi, Vietnam.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Duchess of Edinburgh also checked out a fun feature of the festival by seeing cattle, pigs, and sheep in the surrounding countryside.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Scholars have often argued that the minimum characteristic of a great power is the ability to decisively shape outcomes in the region beyond its immediate frontiers.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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As deepfakes and cyberthreats become more sophisticated, the next frontier of digital trust will be defined by the balance between absolute security and fundamental privacy rights.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Said was seen on surveillance video and appeared to toss an item into a bush, the affidavit said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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Driving directly into bushes or canopy can be a life saver, but also has its risks.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In northeastern Australia, more than a year’s worth of rain fell in just one week in March, kicking off rare flooding and a massive transformation throughout the country’s arid outback.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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But now, gin’s gone global, with new flavors popping up everywhere, from the Aussie outback to the U.S. West Coast.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Military celebrations in the US and Germany reflected the two countries’ changing relationship to their respective armed forces.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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Already, the 10% tariff Trump levied on practically every country’s exports to the US, and the extra 50% tariff on steel and aluminum and 25% on cars, is starting to take a toll on some foreign countries’ economies.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
15 June 2025
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But the texting and blocking, the free-for-all backwaters of the internet and the carnal shenanigans that color contemporary TV teendom do put a different complexion on growing up.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Forecasters say to expect significant flooding in East End, California, and New Richmond, Ohio, with backwater floods in Silver Grove, Kentucky, and riverfront buildings flooded in Aurora, Indiana.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The film gathers immoral cops, ruthless women and corrupt politicians to complete the world of populist cinema based in hinterlands of India.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Oklahoma City and Indianapolis are out-of-the-way markets, their stars don’t move the needle, a Finals in the (supposed) hinterlands will send the national TV ratings into the tank, etc.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backcountry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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