as in walkers
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 hikers
In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.
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Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Like most Golden State hikers, Crago had long ago learned what to do when confronted with a bear.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
The granite monolith of Stawamus Chief rises above Howe Sound, and its three summits also draw hikers for sweeping views across the inlet.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Like most Golden State hikers, Crago had long ago learned what to do when confronted with a bear.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Near Blowing Rock, hikers can stop along the Little Parkway to experience challenging terrain and waterfalls on the Glen Burney Trail.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
AllTrails flags this one as difficult terrain best suited to experienced, intensive hikers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
From Arnold Schwarzenegger saving a drowning swimmer to licensed pilot Harrison Ford using his flight skills to rescue hikers, here are 13 celebrities who have saved lives.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Like most Golden State hikers, Crago had long ago learned what to do when confronted with a bear.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
The granite monolith of Stawamus Chief rises above Howe Sound, and its three summits also draw hikers for sweeping views across the inlet.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Like most Golden State hikers, Crago had long ago learned what to do when confronted with a bear.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Near Blowing Rock, hikers can stop along the Little Parkway to experience challenging terrain and waterfalls on the Glen Burney Trail.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
AllTrails flags this one as difficult terrain best suited to experienced, intensive hikers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2026
From Arnold Schwarzenegger saving a drowning swimmer to licensed pilot Harrison Ford using his flight skills to rescue hikers, here are 13 celebrities who have saved lives.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
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On Saturday, the run club had a potentially record-breaking 40 runners and walkers meet at the Guy West Bridge next to Sacramento State for a 45-minute excursion along the American River Parkway, run club co-founder Saul Arcos’ favorite running spot in Sacramento.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Think shows that include Argentine cowboys known as gauchos, Brazilian samba dancers, West African (Moko Jumbie) stilt walkers.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The cougars that make their way through Minnesota are believed to be lone wanderers from the Dakotas and Nebraska.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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