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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High demand among gourmet chefs, traditional medicine practitioners and novelty food markets has resulted in the overharvesting of these beetles from the wild. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Due to the severity of her injuries, Agnes will not return to the wild but has become the organization's ambassador, according to shelter operators. — David Begnaud, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025 Here are their pro tips for returning winged guests to the wild: Turn off all lights to guide the bird toward an open door or window. — Jessica Boehm, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 Wildflowers are plants that happily grow on their own in the wild without human help. — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the wild

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“The wild.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20wild. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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