as in wild
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
released the wolf back into the wilderness
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Recent Examples of wilderness
But as the inmate and his fellow prisoners journey into the wilderness, the real threat isn’t the trek, but the betrayal and violence festering within their ranks.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
This year Stan and Bud had elected to take pot luck with us in the vast Canadian wilderness where there are at least 10,000 fabulous fishing spots waiting to be found.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Jalen Brunson gave back to a team that for decades was in the championship wilderness.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
The search and rescue personnel posted up near the top of Mount Elbert, the state’s highest peak, last Sunday and offered hikers free refreshments, as well as safety tips for enjoying Colorado’s mountain wilderness.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 June 2026
This year Stan and Bud had elected to take pot luck with us in the vast Canadian wilderness where there are at least 10,000 fabulous fishing spots waiting to be found.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Jalen Brunson gave back to a team that for decades was in the championship wilderness.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wilderness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
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Some of this may sound a little wild.
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The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.
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Nowhere has Hollywood left its mark quite like this desert town of 6,000 souls on the banks of the Rio Grande.
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There’s a perfectly worthy retelling of this story that approaches Los Angeles 1821 like Chinatown, one that delves deeply into the traditions of the people indigenous to the land as well as the early attempts to bring fresh water to this desert.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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Following Saturday's incident, the Beech Grove VFD offered tips about lightning safety in the outdoors that included getting out of lakes, ponds, and pools immediately; avoiding sheltering under isolated trees; and moving away from fences, windmills, and power lines.
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Spoonemore recommends slowly exposing broccoli seedlings to the outdoors so the plants can acclimate to temperature changes.
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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