Thesaurus results for WILDERNESSES

wilderness

noun

ˈwil-dər-nəs

Definition of wilderness

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 More crucially, it was used during a sequence set along an icy river while George Washington is traversing the uncharted Ohio Territory wilderness. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026 Meanwhile, the media reported that the administration plans to direct the Forest Service to open lands recommended for wilderness designation to development and other damaging uses. — Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 6 July 2026 Our history is one of people carving a great civilization out of the wilderness. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 To experience it to the fullest, lace up your hiking boots and spend some time working your way into the depths of its wilderness. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wilderness

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Noun

Some of this may sound a little wild.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

Definition of wild

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Back then, Canty was building gas plants in the West Texas desert, living in a single-bedroom apartment — or bouncing between friends’ guest bedrooms — and waking up before dawn to face another shift of hard labor.

— Bill Forman, Daily News, 7 July 2026
Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of desert

Noun

This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green.

— Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026
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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