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
Tackle massive beasts in a sprawling and dynamic wilderness by mastering 14 weapon types.
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Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Want remote wilderness?
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025
And, if so, is the program doomed to a period in the wilderness?
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
An earlier photo dump from the trip opened with the couple throwing up double middle fingers, with more images of Justin in the cold wilderness, rocking some Kurt Cobain-like oversized yellow shades and a furry hunting cap while sticking his tongue out and ghost riding his SUV.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Want remote wilderness?
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2025
And, if so, is the program doomed to a period in the wilderness?
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
An earlier photo dump from the trip opened with the couple throwing up double middle fingers, with more images of Justin in the cold wilderness, rocking some Kurt Cobain-like oversized yellow shades and a furry hunting cap while sticking his tongue out and ghost riding his SUV.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The nonprofit conservation group Flora & Fauna announced the latest numbers this week, in partnership with the Anguilla National Trust and Re:wild.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Explore the Mars-like plateaus and desert—which turn green in the springtime—on foot, bike, or car.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2025
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The epic second chapter in this Dune adaptation trilogy sees Paul Atreides reluctantly step into his messianic desert destiny.—
Jordan Minor,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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Comments The Voice has proved to be a massively successful format worldwide, allowing eager singers from dozens of countries to show off their vocal abilities.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some Chinese steel goes through Mexico then into our country, in an effort to evade tariffs on the metal.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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