the wild
noun
: a wild, free, or natural place, state, or existence
The plants were collected from the wild.
They will return the animal to the wild when it is healthy.
I've only seen that animal in a zoo, never in the wild.
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Unlike their wild ancestors (Bombyx mandarina), which would naturally mate and lay eggs in the wild, domestic silk moths could only breed in captivity.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
However, Darnold struggled in the Vikings’ two biggest games: a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 with the NFC North title on the line; and a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round of the postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
What to order: If this seasonal treat is still available, try the wild berry French toast ($13).
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
The filmmaker accepted the Oscar for best director at Sunday’s ceremony, taking home the prize for helming the wild indie success.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
However, Darnold struggled in the Vikings’ two biggest games: a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 with the NFC North title on the line; and a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round of the postseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
What to order: If this seasonal treat is still available, try the wild berry French toast ($13).
—Shafaq Patel, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
The filmmaker accepted the Oscar for best director at Sunday’s ceremony, taking home the prize for helming the wild indie success.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
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“The wild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wild. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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