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
What followed was seven years of wandering in the wilderness, as HBO struggled to emulate the Netflix model.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
It has been triggered by 25-years of being lost in the wilderness as a franchise, a result of neglect, or malpractice.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
In a May 30 update to a Facebook post about Louie's disappearance, the zoo announced its belief that Louie has chosen to live his life in the wilderness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
The remote area was one of few wilderness districts in the Forest Service at the time, and the primitive requirements there forced employees to work closely and forged a deep sense of pride in their work, Williams said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
It has been triggered by 25-years of being lost in the wilderness as a franchise, a result of neglect, or malpractice.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
In a May 30 update to a Facebook post about Louie's disappearance, the zoo announced its belief that Louie has chosen to live his life in the wilderness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 June 2025
The remote area was one of few wilderness districts in the Forest Service at the time, and the primitive requirements there forced employees to work closely and forged a deep sense of pride in their work, Williams said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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And buyers will need to dip heavily into that options offering to really build up a camper that's ready to make the push into untamed wilds with critical amenities like off-grid electricity and all-season climate control on board.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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Find your wild: Wade straight from camp into the river’s cold current or explore the dry canyons that climb away from the banks.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 May 2025
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Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA A chic escape for those looking to relax and recharge in the desert, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa offers Functional Flow Yoga classes designed to enhance strength, mobility and balance through mindful movement.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Early in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Predator and later Reaper drones armed with Hellfire missiles allowed pilots in dark bases in the Nevada desert to attack militant targets in the Middle East.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Except for those barrels used in house, all are exported internationally to countries that include Australia and Canada.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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During his first administration, Trump imposed a ban that barred people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S. Critics then and now, have called out the restrictions as xenophobic and racist.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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