as in walker
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Recent Examples of hiker
The hiker was roped to his son, so now both were in peril.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire Fish and Game Sergeant Matthew Holmes has warned hikers against venturing out during the storm but has offered recommendations to stay safe during the hazardous conditions.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Look for heavyweight, merino wool hikers.
—Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As hikers continue, expect more changes in elevation.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Each year, a little more than 100 thru-hikers attempt the 1,100-mile hike from Big Cypress Preserve in the Everglades to Fort Pickens near Pensacola Beach, right by where Florida and Alabama meet.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nature Conservancy, one of Indiana's largest conservation organizations, supports the bill, citing an amendment that provides some liability protection for land trusts, like TNC, who host hikers, bikers and outdoorsmen.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
History buffs can seek out Messinian ruins and hikers will be drawn to the perfumed hill trails.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Search and rescue officials did not release the identity of the hiker who was found dead.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
New Hampshire Fish and Game Sergeant Matthew Holmes has warned hikers against venturing out during the storm but has offered recommendations to stay safe during the hazardous conditions.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Look for heavyweight, merino wool hikers.
—Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
As hikers continue, expect more changes in elevation.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Each year, a little more than 100 thru-hikers attempt the 1,100-mile hike from Big Cypress Preserve in the Everglades to Fort Pickens near Pensacola Beach, right by where Florida and Alabama meet.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nature Conservancy, one of Indiana's largest conservation organizations, supports the bill, citing an amendment that provides some liability protection for land trusts, like TNC, who host hikers, bikers and outdoorsmen.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
History buffs can seek out Messinian ruins and hikers will be drawn to the perfumed hill trails.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Search and rescue officials did not release the identity of the hiker who was found dead.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
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Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Couples who spend money on time-saving services — like getting takeout, hiring a house cleaner or calling a dog walker — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School.—
Tracee M. Herbaugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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In other words, pedestrian stuff that doesn’t light up social media or earn an invitation to hold forth on one of the Beltway chat shows.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The victim is believed to be the first pedestrian fatality in the city and county of 2026.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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