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
Some years, the lake freezes hard enough for cars to drive out to Madeleine Island, and if winter has been especially cold, hikers and skiers can explore the islands' sea caves by foot.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Along the way, hikers are treated to views of glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildflowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
From October through December, mountain lions killed pets, stalked hikers, and even approached a trail runner, who was forced to chase one lion off with a stick.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
One of the hikers, a physician, attended to the victim but did not find a pulse.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The two unidentified hikers were Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, both Guatemalan nationals living in Los Angeles, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
The organization changed its policy due to the severity of the hurricane, allowing thru-hikers to stop their hikes and start them again within 12 months without losing their mileage.
—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
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Along the way, hikers are treated to views of glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildflowers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
From October through December, mountain lions killed pets, stalked hikers, and even approached a trail runner, who was forced to chase one lion off with a stick.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
One of the hikers, a physician, attended to the victim but did not find a pulse.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The two unidentified hikers were Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, both Guatemalan nationals living in Los Angeles, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
The organization changed its policy due to the severity of the hurricane, allowing thru-hikers to stop their hikes and start them again within 12 months without losing their mileage.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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Disabled veterans say the sheds are cramped, flimsy and problematic for wheelchairs and walkers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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That’s not including the walkers.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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