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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View 6 Images The vast majority of everyday carry (EDC) products are designed for rugged outdoorsy types who like to traipse around in the wilderness after dark, work on DIY projects, and slice at everything in sight with little blades.
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New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
Or perhaps, the harrowing birth episode when Shauna lost her baby out in the wilderness.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
King’s daughter Janet Fenton still tends to her father’s beloved patch of wilderness.
—Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
His time in the political wilderness gave the GOP a cutting edge.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 8 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025
Or perhaps, the harrowing birth episode when Shauna lost her baby out in the wilderness.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
King’s daughter Janet Fenton still tends to her father’s beloved patch of wilderness.
—Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
His time in the political wilderness gave the GOP a cutting edge.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wilderness
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Unincorporated and wild, the town on the edge of L.A. suited him.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Spring Training Highlights to Watch For Aside from the usual tune-up games, the Cubs' Spring Training schedule features some must-watch matchups: Cubs vs. White Sox Showdowns - The crosstown rivalry is alive, even in the desert.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Finding new plants in the desert is yet another uncommon feat, with the wooly devil only thriving in scarce locations alongside drought-tolerant shrubs like ocotillo, hedgehog cactus, and creosote.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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They are often flagged in countries like the Bahamas, Liberia and Panama.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The most powerful country in the world, which was — for good reason — Putin’s biggest nemesis until only two months ago, is now rolling out the red carpet for him, parroting his talking points, chastising and weakening his adversaries, and blaming his victims for his offenses.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Wilderness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wilderness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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