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
Each year, that visual splendor welcomes tens of thousands of hikers and nature lovers seeking peace and quiet.
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Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
On a spring morning in 1993, state officials and hikers gathered to dedicate a new trail linking Dawley Park in Exeter with Stepstone Falls in West Greenwich.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
San Diego County’s recent summer-like temperatures have worried Ross, especially with upcoming trips in May to the Cuyamaca Mountains and Eagle Rock in Warner Springs, where water for the hikers could be scarce.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
At the Tri-State Overlook, hikers can catch a glimpse of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa along with sweeping views of the Missouri River.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For hikers, campers and visitors planning trips to Yellowstone and the surrounding wildlands, this story is a vivid reminder that the ecosystem is alive and dynamic.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Gerhardt fled the scene when two hikers who heard Arielle's screams for help called 911.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
From Eagle Rock, many hikers take Eagle Springs Fire Road to turn this trek into a loop.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Bikers and hikers will also enjoy the 40 miles of trails that encircle this lovely lake.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
On a spring morning in 1993, state officials and hikers gathered to dedicate a new trail linking Dawley Park in Exeter with Stepstone Falls in West Greenwich.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
San Diego County’s recent summer-like temperatures have worried Ross, especially with upcoming trips in May to the Cuyamaca Mountains and Eagle Rock in Warner Springs, where water for the hikers could be scarce.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
At the Tri-State Overlook, hikers can catch a glimpse of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa along with sweeping views of the Missouri River.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
For hikers, campers and visitors planning trips to Yellowstone and the surrounding wildlands, this story is a vivid reminder that the ecosystem is alive and dynamic.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Gerhardt fled the scene when two hikers who heard Arielle's screams for help called 911.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
From Eagle Rock, many hikers take Eagle Springs Fire Road to turn this trek into a loop.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Bikers and hikers will also enjoy the 40 miles of trails that encircle this lovely lake.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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The annual Fanti Carnival saw elaborate processions with participants dressed in vibrant costumes, musical and masquerade performances, and dancing stilt walkers.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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For the walkers, runners and families who count on DeForest Park’s trails as part of their daily routines, the discovery raises pressing questions about what lies in the dense brush bordering their paths — and whether the park’s 50 acres receive the oversight that regular visitors deserve.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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These ancient wanderers, like comet 3I/ATLAS, are cosmic time capsules.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 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
Updated April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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