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
Wildlife officials estimate that California's wilderness could eventually support several hundred wolves.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The six-hour excursion from Skagway allows travelers to experience the wilderness and wildlife firsthand—by water and land.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
In a nondescript field in the northern United States, two white canids race through the snow, their massive paws leaving prints long absent from the modern wilderness.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Nestled within a cathedral of jagged peaks and dramatic cliffs, the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village sit at the heart of a wilderness that seems lifted from a dream.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
The six-hour excursion from Skagway allows travelers to experience the wilderness and wildlife firsthand—by water and land.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
In a nondescript field in the northern United States, two white canids race through the snow, their massive paws leaving prints long absent from the modern wilderness.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Nestled within a cathedral of jagged peaks and dramatic cliffs, the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village sit at the heart of a wilderness that seems lifted from a dream.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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One of the easiest and most effective ways to create this kind of habitat is simply to let part of your yard grow a little wild.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Zero Hurricanes skaters getting a vote is kind of wild, too.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Marvel at one of Africa’s most compelling regions with 7 Wonders in 7 Days at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, an intimate, seven-night journey to the Namib, the world’s oldest living desert.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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On Friday, temperatures in Southern California are expected to range from eight to 16 degrees above normal, with highs in the 90s to just above 100 degrees across the valleys, lower mountains and deserts, according to the National Weather Service’s Oxnard office.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Bitcoin touched a record high above $111,000, and oil prices slid after Bloomberg said oil producing member countries, or OPEC+, are discussing a potential third consecutive oil production surge in July, with an output hike of 411,000 barrels a day among the options under consideration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Naturally, a country’s averages shouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone in that country.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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