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
Alaska is mostly wilderness, with only about 20% of it accessible by road.
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Mark Thiessen and Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The film follows applejack salesman Jean Kayak who, after beavers destroy his orchard and brewery, leave him wandering the wilderness fighting for his survival.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
The vast array of accredited gap year offerings includes options such as wilderness exploration, boat building and learning to live sustainably, Sarouhan said.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Oscar Aguilera Orellana/Tompkins Conservation Travelers yearning for raw wilderness and nautical lore will find just that in Magallanes, a sparsely populated region of Chile at South America’s rugged tip.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mark Thiessen and Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
The film follows applejack salesman Jean Kayak who, after beavers destroy his orchard and brewery, leave him wandering the wilderness fighting for his survival.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024
The vast array of accredited gap year offerings includes options such as wilderness exploration, boat building and learning to live sustainably, Sarouhan said.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Oscar Aguilera Orellana/Tompkins Conservation Travelers yearning for raw wilderness and nautical lore will find just that in Magallanes, a sparsely populated region of Chile at South America’s rugged tip.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
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Sandra Mujinga, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and now based in Norway, contributed Ghosting (2019), a draconic red faux-leather tent that an Ursula K. Le Guin protagonist might pitch in the galactic wilds.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Polo players often select their colors based on team affiliations or personal relevance (my red and white belt is an homage to my alma mater, McGill University), and color combinations can range from mild to wild.Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Saudis need oil revenue to carry out Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's ambitious plans to diversify his country's economy, including the development of Neom, a $500 billion futuristic city in the desert.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Filmed somewhere in a desert landscape, the video finds Musgraves communing with nature and all its earthly creations.Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Assads come from the minority Alawite sect and their rule was characterized by its exploitation of sectarian divisions in the Sunni-majority country and violent suppression of dissent.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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