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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The film plunges James deep into the wilds with his retired military dog Odin after their small plan crash lands during a camping trip. — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 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 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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