as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
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Recent Examples of wilderness
Who survived the wilderness and gave the ultimate sacrifice?
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EW.com, 25 July 2025
On July 4, in the wilderness of northern Arizona, lightning ignited what became known as the Dragon Bravo fire.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 24 July 2025
Officials have also suggested that the Army veteran could have selected a spot in the wilderness to hide at using his outdoor skills obtained through mountain survival school.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Lost Dutchman State Park puts people up close to the craggy mountains' wilderness with abundant saguaro cactuses in the foreground, which can be seen from hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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EW.com, 25 July 2025
On July 4, in the wilderness of northern Arizona, lightning ignited what became known as the Dragon Bravo fire.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 24 July 2025
Officials have also suggested that the Army veteran could have selected a spot in the wilderness to hide at using his outdoor skills obtained through mountain survival school.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Lost Dutchman State Park puts people up close to the craggy mountains' wilderness with abundant saguaro cactuses in the foreground, which can be seen from hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wilderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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Also, this is sort of wild: The Barbican opened in 1982, three months before I was born (laughs).—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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After his wild — literally — cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, Travis Kelce could be a major superstar, according to Adam Sandler.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Today’s ultra-secure sanctuaries are being built not just beneath remote ranches or desert compounds, but under some of the world’s most elite estates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Earthy textures, handwoven textiles, and outdoor lounges pay homage to Atacama’s desert soul.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Schriver reiterated calls to rein in pharmacy benefit middlemen and take on foreign countries shirking their responsibility, and raised the specter of losing ground to China, an area of concern to Trump.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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Trump simply set rates on other countries that lacked settlements.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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