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
The trio were among 20 hikers who set out to ascend the 4,445-foot volcano in North Maluku province, in defiance of safety restrictions.
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Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The slain hikers were among 20 who set out to ascend the 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the air.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
On Monday, two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park, the first such incident at the park this year.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Runners and hikers will find this layer particularly useful—and it can even be stuffed into its own chest pocket when it’s not being worn.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Officials continue to stress that prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, urging hikers to stay alert and avoid interacting with wildlife.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The mountain park is free for users, open to hikers as well as mountain bikers.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The slain hikers were among 20 who set out to ascend the 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the air.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
On Monday, two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park, the first such incident at the park this year.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Runners and hikers will find this layer particularly useful—and it can even be stuffed into its own chest pocket when it’s not being worn.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Officials continue to stress that prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, urging hikers to stay alert and avoid interacting with wildlife.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The mountain park is free for users, open to hikers as well as mountain bikers.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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In the scene, the pair ride a tall robotic contraption down the peaks of a snowy mountain before encountering All Terrain Armored Transports, or AT-AT walkers, which begin shooting at them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The 3,500 participants Sunday represented 216 towns across Massachusetts, while additional walkers from 23 states and five countries participated virtually, organizers said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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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
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On stage, Josh and Melissa, our wanderers from the land of reality, are subsumed into an actual musical rather than a vaguely Truman Show-style refraction.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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