alpinists

variants or Alpinists
Definition of alpinistsnext
plural of alpinist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alpinists
Noun
  • In addition to being aerobically-gifted, ski mountaineers must stride with massive force, delivered in under a half second per step—a cadence comparable to that of many recreational runners.
    Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Rubato’s Explorer rollneck is a throwback to an era before technical clothing, when mountaineers and Arctic pioneers had to rely on knitwear.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Triple Lakes Trail This is the longest trail in Denali National Park, and takes hikers through forest, wetlands, alpine terrain, and three lakes.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • That month, the rest of Esther’s body was recovered when hikers found her remains in a reed bed in Gandía, Alicante, with her bones hidden amongst undergrowth.
    Samantha Bergeson, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Alpinists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpinists. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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