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
And all year long, the Black Creek Trail system accessible in the Park beckons seasoned and novice hikers into scenic woodlands.
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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
Monks at the monastery continue to welcome hikers, bikers, and drivers, offering a bed for the night in one of the basic rooms or dorms.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.
—CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Three rescuers and a California Highway Patrol Helicopter deployed after hikers spotted Ortiz's body shortly after the fall.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Many hikers arrive at Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen—either village provides access to Stage 11 of the Via Alpina, which winds between the two.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
New Hampshire is one of several states that sells annual rescue cards, which hikers can purchase for $25 per person and $35 per family.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Monks at the monastery continue to welcome hikers, bikers, and drivers, offering a bed for the night in one of the basic rooms or dorms.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.
—CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Three rescuers and a California Highway Patrol Helicopter deployed after hikers spotted Ortiz's body shortly after the fall.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Many hikers arrive at Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen—either village provides access to Stage 11 of the Via Alpina, which winds between the two.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
New Hampshire is one of several states that sells annual rescue cards, which hikers can purchase for $25 per person and $35 per family.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 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
Noun
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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 11 Nov. 2025.
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