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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
About 40 percent of the population still lives a nomadic lifestyle, and the country is known for its vast, untamed grasslands, which are unmarred by fences or paved roads.
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Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
From the untamed beauty of British Columbia and the magnificent Rocky Mountains, to the coastal charm of Nova Scotia and remote river canyons in Northern Quebec, train journeys connect some of Canada’s most unique landscapes into one seamless itinerary.
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Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
The untamed beauty of nature takes center stage in the spring 2027 campaign images captured by Ami Vitale, the National Geographic explorer at large, photographer and filmmaker.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
From the untamed beauty of British Columbia and the magnificent Rocky Mountains, to the coastal charm of Nova Scotia and remote river canyons in Northern Quebec, train journeys connect some of Canada’s most unique landscapes into one seamless itinerary.
—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments.
—
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
The untamed beauty of nature takes center stage in the spring 2027 campaign images captured by Ami Vitale, the National Geographic explorer at large, photographer and filmmaker.
—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untamed
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The new iteration sees The Cat in the Hat, voiced by Bill Hader, fighting for his job as a professional mischief-maker brought in to cheer up lackluster children after his wild antics go to far.
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Situated in western Canada’s Alberta province, a tapestry of the Rocky Mountains serves as the backdrop across this wild frontier of limestone giants and ancient glaciers.
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Almost immediately, her half-feral dragon attacks Moondancer.
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
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To dispose of, pour boiling water into the bucket, freeze it, or relocate and empty the bucket in an uninhabited field.
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No one knows why Walker swam away from the fire to an uninhabited island.
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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.
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The mural wrap placed over John Dewberry's undeveloped property in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2022 was supposed to stay for 14 to 16 months.
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With the new addition, Brandt said about 10 acres of the site would remain undeveloped.
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For my microgeneration, the disillusionment crept in with the savage failure of the Iraq War.
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Set in the fictional lands of Westeros, House of the Dragon depicts a savage succession struggle within House Targaryen and a resulting civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons.
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From blazing stars and diminutive buttercups to uncultivated roses and sunflowers, the Midwest is blessed with many gorgeous native wildflowers.
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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.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untamed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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