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existing without human habitation or cultivation that land has been completely wild since the owners abandoned it

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wild

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adverb

wild

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noun

as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation some animals aren't meant to live outside of the wild

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Recent Examples of wild
Adjective
In a wild twist, Mason, who ran the point for KU’s alumni team last July, has switched squads and will play for Boeheim’s Army, a collection of former Syracuse players. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2025 Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl called out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on social media after the Iranian supreme leader made some wild claims. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Adverb
Even their currently available salmon was wild-caught off central California. Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022 Five treatment rooms house regionally inspired treatments and products which feature natural, bloom-to-bottle ingredients, some of which have been grown or wild-harvested on-site. Yola Robert, Forbes, 26 May 2022
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In the Mongolian wilds, a hunter’s heir, With his father, a bond so rare. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 And buyers will need to dip heavily into that options offering to really build up a camper that's ready to make the push into untamed wilds with critical amenities like off-grid electricity and all-season climate control on board. New Atlas, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wild
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wild
Adjective
  • Domestic cat breeds that roam the streets without a home or owner are considered feral cats.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • Work also needs to be done to remove invasive species—like feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park, for example.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are dozens of uninhabited islands in the Halifax River near Daytona Beach, created when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the river in the 1950s.
    Bob Morris, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • Two are in the southernmost city of Rafah — now mostly uninhabited — and all three are in Israeli military zones that are off-limits to independent media.
    Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • At the tight end position, a turbulent year around him in 2024 didn’t allow for any consistency for Jake Ferguson, especially when factoring in his injuries.
    Nick Harris July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2025
  • Chapek’s short and turbulent reign ended in 2022 when Iger returned as CEO.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • This bizarre tale about being picked up by bounty hunters, taken to an unmarked warehouse without access to food, water or an attorney were clearly fabricated.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Alicia Hannah-Kim is breaking her silence after a bizarre incident with Cobra Kai costar Martin Kove earlier this month resulted in him being removed from a fan event for biting her.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.
    Christopher J. Yates July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.
    Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Back in ‘96 in Vegas, after shots were fired, Knight — bleeding from his scalp — made a frantic U-turn and headed west at a high speed toward Las Vegas Boulevard.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Keeping them leashed up with a comfortable harness may prevent a sudden chase after wildlife, which could in turn lead to a fall, a frantic search, or a wild animal attack.
    Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • The economy will not thrive on backward, barbarian technologies and our babies will suffer from the burden of debt, bad air and blackouts.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
  • Built on the site of an ancient Roman fortress that protected the empire from barbarian invasion, the castle was constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • According to recent research from the global consumer research platform, GWI, 60% of consumers are excited for the further development of AI tools.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025

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“Wild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wild. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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