the wilds

noun

: a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness
They hiked through the wilds of Maine.

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Reformation has been let loose in the wilds of Wall Street — and chief executive officer Hali Borenstein said the brand is more than ready. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Her work has brought her to the wilds of Tasmania to film diving for sea urchins in Australia, a wildlife safari in South Africa, a culinary tour through the countryside of Japan, and plenty of spots in between. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026 First of all, how does one stumble across a World War II-era hand grenade out in the wilds of Canada? Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Breckenridge Like Aspen, Breckenridge has become a household name and a top destination for visitors looking to experience the wilds of the Colorado mountains. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the wilds

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“The wilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wilds. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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