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
These properties promise wilderness access alongside elevated amenities that might include spas, outdoor pools, and fine dining.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
As the road extended into the deeper wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve, signs marked the entrance to the prison.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Everyone entering the wilderness needs to be cautious and well-prepared for the challenges of the backcountry, Crowther said in the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Hoover’s writings on life in the wilderness of the Gunflint Trail were published in popular magazines and several books, including three for children.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
As the road extended into the deeper wilderness of Big Cypress National Preserve, signs marked the entrance to the prison.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Everyone entering the wilderness needs to be cautious and well-prepared for the challenges of the backcountry, Crowther said in the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Hoover’s writings on life in the wilderness of the Gunflint Trail were published in popular magazines and several books, including three for children.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
Noun
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However, some fish are more difficult to breed and raise, and may only be available as wild-caught.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Much of that responsibility must first fall to journalists, those brave enough to traverse the internet wilds and report back their findings, to help interpret, say, meme language etched onto bullets.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His father performed cowboy songs in both English and Spanish to guests enjoying a hayride or picnic in the desert.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other countries like Russia, China and Syria limit access to VPNs and what VPN providers can operate in their countries.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With United Nations climate talks around the corner in November, Rockström and other researchers hope leaders in countries around the world will incorporate scientific perspectives about the food system into their national policies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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