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
The city’s natural landscape — lakes, wilderness, remote cottage country — has proven as much of a draw as its infrastructure.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Keep in mind this is true wilderness.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Travelers can book no-phone retreats across Bali, Montana, the Bahamas, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Canada and Costa Rica, with options ranging from silent meditation stays to ultra-remote wilderness resorts reachable only by floatplane.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
From a controversial Forest Service decision regarding Idaho’s largest wilderness to a beloved Boise diner’s first move in 52 years, here are some top stories from the Idaho Statesman in the past day or so.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for wilderness
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Keep in mind this is true wilderness.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Travelers can book no-phone retreats across Bali, Montana, the Bahamas, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Canada and Costa Rica, with options ranging from silent meditation stays to ultra-remote wilderness resorts reachable only by floatplane.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
From a controversial Forest Service decision regarding Idaho’s largest wilderness to a beloved Boise diner’s first move in 52 years, here are some top stories from the Idaho Statesman in the past day or so.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
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In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Born at the zoo in 2024, Neukgu is a third-generation descendent of a group of wolves brought from Russia in 2008 as part of a project to reintroduce wolves resembling those that lived in the Korean wild before going extinct in the 1960s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The menswear selection comprises lightweight, layerable pieces including corduroy and plaid jackets, denim-mix utility vests and cotton-linen or froissé shorts, styled with tonal or desert-inspired graphic T-shirts, polos, caps and wide-brim bucket hats.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Lawyers from Israeli human rights organization Adalah were able to see some of the detainees at the port of Ashdod before they were transferred to Ketziot prison in southern Israel’s Negev desert.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Beyond that lies the equestrian and agricultural country of Somerset County, including Moorland Farm, home of the annual Far Hills Race Meet horse race for more than 100 years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Just 15 minutes east, is Vega, Texas – a small country town with sprinkles of Route 66 memorabilia.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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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.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Spoonemore recommends slowly exposing broccoli seedlings to the outdoors so the plants can acclimate to temperature changes.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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