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
Shore Walk For by-the-books Outerbelt hikers, the official start (and finish) line is the iconic Buckingham Fountain downtown.
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Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Also found were binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket, and winter gear, according to a statement from DNA Solves.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Lifestraw’s Go Series bottle lets hikers and campers purify their water anywhere thanks to the powerful, in-lid straw filter.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The island has long been a respite for hikers and backpackers, including Times staff writer Lila Seidman, who shared her experiences on the island and her grief that came in the wake of the blaze.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The sleeping bag in which the remains were found was inside a tent, and discovered with it were multiple items, including binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket and winter gear, according to the park service and the laboratory.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Along the way, hikers can enjoy sweeping city vistas and hillside scenery.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The defense also highlighted the treatment of the Lachman fire scene, an area Haney said was never treated as a crime scene and was left unsecured for 12 days, when firefighters, emergency personnel, hikers, animals and vehicles all traversed the burn area.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Then, another hiker continuously made noise to discourage the bears from returning, according to the fundraiser page.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Also found were binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket, and winter gear, according to a statement from DNA Solves.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
Lifestraw’s Go Series bottle lets hikers and campers purify their water anywhere thanks to the powerful, in-lid straw filter.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The island has long been a respite for hikers and backpackers, including Times staff writer Lila Seidman, who shared her experiences on the island and her grief that came in the wake of the blaze.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The sleeping bag in which the remains were found was inside a tent, and discovered with it were multiple items, including binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket and winter gear, according to the park service and the laboratory.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Along the way, hikers can enjoy sweeping city vistas and hillside scenery.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The defense also highlighted the treatment of the Lachman fire scene, an area Haney said was never treated as a crime scene and was left unsecured for 12 days, when firefighters, emergency personnel, hikers, animals and vehicles all traversed the burn area.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiker
Noun
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Hikers and walkers should also make noise when out in bear country, especially at dusk and dawn, and dogs should be leashed and supervised.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Lead sponsor Kaiser Permanente brought 120 walkers by itself and also led teams with more than $22,000 in fundraising.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Weston loved to ‘embed himself in different cultures’ Weston’s mother, Nancy Higginbotham, described him as an ardent protector of the environment and a wanderer who loved to travel and enjoy nature.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Noun
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On June 8, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, Kentucky, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Knicks fans also held impromptu pull-up competitions on pedestrian signs.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Hiker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiker. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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