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
About a month into her hike, Hurricane Helene hit, and she and other hikers were forced to evacuate as the Appalachian Trail Conservancy urged people to avoid the southern sections of the trail.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM—Speed Meets Circularity For athletes like cyclists, runners and fast hikers who live in motion, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM delivers dynamic protection without compromise.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Both are packed with tourists during the busy season but see way fewer hikers in the chillier months.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
On the Argentine side, Bariloche offers a gentler introduction with alpine-style lodges, lakeside trails, and craft chocolate shops, while farther south, El Chaltén draws hikers into Los Glaciares National Park for treks toward the spires of Mount Fitz Roy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Some hikers had brought their dog along with them on the trail—pets are forbidden on hiking trails inside Arches National Park.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
And all year long, the Black Creek Trail system accessible in the Park beckons seasoned and novice hikers into scenic woodlands.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Three of the hikers are reportedly American citizens, according to NBC News.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin hikers welcomed him with open arms.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM—Speed Meets Circularity For athletes like cyclists, runners and fast hikers who live in motion, Polartec® Power Shield™ RPM delivers dynamic protection without compromise.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Both are packed with tourists during the busy season but see way fewer hikers in the chillier months.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
On the Argentine side, Bariloche offers a gentler introduction with alpine-style lodges, lakeside trails, and craft chocolate shops, while farther south, El Chaltén draws hikers into Los Glaciares National Park for treks toward the spires of Mount Fitz Roy.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Some hikers had brought their dog along with them on the trail—pets are forbidden on hiking trails inside Arches National Park.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
And all year long, the Black Creek Trail system accessible in the Park beckons seasoned and novice hikers into scenic woodlands.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Three of the hikers are reportedly American citizens, according to NBC News.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin hikers welcomed him with open arms.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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The original clowning actors in the United States joined trick riders on horseback, jugglers, and rope walkers to draw laughs by mocking conventional norms of the time.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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RetrievAir, another startup, offers airport dog walkers and works with rescues to fly shelter dogs to new homes — no charge, no crate, no middle seat.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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