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as in wild
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a dangerous and untamed land
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as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans
tried to capture the untamed horse
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Recent Examples of untamed
Wilderness, the world’s leading conservation and hospitality company, which operates more than 60 camps across eight African countries, is devoted to immersing guests in Africa as it’s intended, through wide-open spaces, untamed wildlife, and authentic local culture.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Wind words proliferated and spread with untamed promiscuity, as did wind gods, all around the planet.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Behind the postcards, however, are miles of untamed roads and trails that connect it all.
—Zand B. Martin, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Wind words proliferated and spread with untamed promiscuity, as did wind gods, all around the planet.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Behind the postcards, however, are miles of untamed roads and trails that connect it all.
—Zand B. Martin, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untamed
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VICTORY LAP — Tyler Reddick steals Daytona 500 win in wild last-lap shootout.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This region is the best place in the lower 48 to observe wild wolves, bears, and moose.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the friction spiked in Miami-Dade when Regalado introduced legislation to create a $100 fine for people feeding feral cats, dogs and peacocks on public or commercial property.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Next went Marshall Allen, hands on his sax like feral scrabbling mice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The uninhabited island, which is less than one mile long, is a part of the larger Princess Alexandra National Park.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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About the size of a washing machine, Draco would purposely pile-drive itself over an ocean uninhabited area just some 12 hours after being put into Earth orbit.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.—
Jack Tydeman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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The site consists of a vacant 5-story office building, a vacant 10-story office building and parking areas previously part of the CVS Health corporate campus, and undeveloped land belonging to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is plenty of undeveloped land in the county to build (this project).—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wade Wilson confessed to the savage murders of two women, yet even that brutality failed to repel admirers.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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On his second, Dominique pulled off a savage windmill, the same dunk that had earned a perfect score the year before and won him the title.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Down these uncultivated paths, Horace’s Lydia, Tibullus’s Delia, and Ovid’s Corinna had passed, but only Virgil’s Philomela remained.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The continent is home to 60% of the planet’s uncultivated arable land that is capable of sequestering immense amounts of carbon—yet only 16% of the global carbon credits market.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moskito Island, just across from Necker Island, offers natural beauty surrounded by clear blue waters, with luxurious estates available for guest buyouts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untamed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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