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
Due to the snowy, windy weather, the hikers were rescued in various conditions, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hypothermia.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the appeal of the classic hiker silhouette—at once rugged and refined—has persisted, and the style has found a second life as a fashion statement.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The strenous trek takes hikers from the North Rim to the bottom of the Canyon then up to the South Rim.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
According to audio of the police call obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune, a hiker called the police on June 7, about 40 hours before rangers were notified of the father and son's deaths.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
At the intersection, hikers will find the Boucher Trailhead.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
As showcased in the menswear show during Paris Fashion Week, the footwear collection includes a thigh-high boot, loafer and hiker.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The second hiker was injured and couldn’t make it down any farther.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the appeal of the classic hiker silhouette—at once rugged and refined—has persisted, and the style has found a second life as a fashion statement.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The strenous trek takes hikers from the North Rim to the bottom of the Canyon then up to the South Rim.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
According to audio of the police call obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune, a hiker called the police on June 7, about 40 hours before rangers were notified of the father and son's deaths.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
At the intersection, hikers will find the Boucher Trailhead.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
As showcased in the menswear show during Paris Fashion Week, the footwear collection includes a thigh-high boot, loafer and hiker.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The second hiker was injured and couldn’t make it down any farther.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
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RetrievAir, another startup, offers airport dog walkers and works with rescues to fly shelter dogs to new homes — no charge, no crate, no middle seat.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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The project features nearly 5,000 feet of new pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including a dedicated path, new crosswalks and barriers separating vehicles from walkers, according to a news release from Louisville Parks and Recreation.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of C/2025 R2 (SWAN) should read our roundups of the best binoculars and telescopes for viewing the night sky, while those looking to image the wanderer should read our guide to imaging a solar system comet with a DSLR camera.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Charlotteans are finally getting a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across Interstate 277, a project that’s been discussed for almost two decades.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Motorists caught off guard by sudden drops in visibility may not have enough time to react, raising the stakes for driver and pedestrian safety statewide.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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