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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In an isolated but fairly posh desert retirement community, freaky things are afoot.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Research consistently shows mergers in the healthcare industry have devastating impacts on communities of color, and especially so in low-income Black neighborhoods, 50% of which are already found in pharmacy deserts.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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The event was the brainchild of country singer Willie Nelson, who was inspired by fellow musician Bob Dylan to hold a concert to raise money for American farmers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The consumer goods giant is well on its way to accomplishing that goal, with dozens of projects across 17 countries covering 254,000 hectares as of 2025.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 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 24 May. 2026.
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