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 easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Golfers, hikers, business travelers and pilots will all find these to be comfortable and stylish eye protection from harsh UV bright light.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The mountain used to be a place of pilgrimage and is now increasingly popular among hikers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Hiking safety tips It is recommended that hikers share a trip plan with someone staying behind.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should get away from creeks and move to higher ground immediately!
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Every year, before the banks of Monroe Lake succumb to spring flooding, naturalist Jill Vance leads 20 or so hikers to an unassuming patch of forest on the reservoir's northern fork.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the hiker has not been identified, Gousse described him as a young adult, likely in his 20s.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Golfers, hikers, business travelers and pilots will all find these to be comfortable and stylish eye protection from harsh UV bright light.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The mountain used to be a place of pilgrimage and is now increasingly popular among hikers.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Hiking safety tips It is recommended that hikers share a trip plan with someone staying behind.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should get away from creeks and move to higher ground immediately!
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Every year, before the banks of Monroe Lake succumb to spring flooding, naturalist Jill Vance leads 20 or so hikers to an unassuming patch of forest on the reservoir's northern fork.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the hiker has not been identified, Gousse described him as a young adult, likely in his 20s.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
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From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each morning, Walter gets out his cart or walker, and Angus hops straight in, ready for that day's adventure.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The weather is almost always perfect, the mountains are endlessly inviting, and state's inland gems, like the ever-popular Palm Springs, offer plenty of magic for weekend wanderers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dijon’s music, perhaps as a result, bears the markings of a wanderer, a seeker, someone who’s never fit neatly into any box.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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Contributing to its selection was Santa Fe’s pedestrian-friendly streets, dynamic arts and culture institutions, and excellent food.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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