as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
hiking in the out-of-doors can be a tremendous appetite builder
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wilderness
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Luhn, an experienced hiker, was found conscious after nearly a week in the wilderness.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025 -
Other manhunts in the wilderness have lasted weeks – with at least one fugitive still missing after two months.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Out-of-doors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-doors. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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