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
Gordon said hikers and runners will be able to walk over them, and mountain bikers will no longer need to stop to open and close the gate.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
For runners, hikers, and outdoor adventurers who already know the best way to experience a place is by moving through it, these destinations offer a blend of cinematic scenery and real physical exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Halsey will take hikers on a storytelling journey of the area.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Cris Sarabia, conservation director for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, will educate hikers on plants along the trail, both native and nonnative species.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Notably, the purchase does not include the Mount Bross summit, which will remain privately owned and inaccessible to hikers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency announced in 2025 that hikers would no longer be allowed to continue into Canada after reaching the Pacific Crest Trail’s northern end.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Britain has long been a haven for hikers, amblers, and fans of a brisk stroll in the open air.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
For runners, hikers, and outdoor adventurers who already know the best way to experience a place is by moving through it, these destinations offer a blend of cinematic scenery and real physical exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Halsey will take hikers on a storytelling journey of the area.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Cris Sarabia, conservation director for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, will educate hikers on plants along the trail, both native and nonnative species.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Notably, the purchase does not include the Mount Bross summit, which will remain privately owned and inaccessible to hikers.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency announced in 2025 that hikers would no longer be allowed to continue into Canada after reaching the Pacific Crest Trail’s northern end.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Britain has long been a haven for hikers, amblers, and fans of a brisk stroll in the open air.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
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Two walkers altered their route and took to the woods to help with the search.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The office also encouraged drivers to be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike most comets, which originate in the Kuiper Belt or the Oort Cloud, this icy wanderer formed around another star before drifting into our cosmic neighborhood.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The driver fled the scene headed west, and the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just as pedestrian plazas, bus lanes, and bike lanes have reshaped how people experience the city, outdoor dining reminded us that our streets can better serve our communities.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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