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
Weekend hikers gave the group a wide berth.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Rescue crews helped distressed hikers in Phoenix in separate operations within minutes of each other.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Natural Landmarks Built for Adventure Great Smoky Mountains National Park (TN/NC) — Charlotte hikers, this one’s practically in your backyard.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
In the event of a rattlesnake bite, Dowd reminds hikers to remain calm, call 911 and try to limit movement.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Some observers say hikers could skirt the law and continue to park along state Route 67 and others have been complaining about the new $5 per day parking fee.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
When summer rolls around, though, there are more than 300 miles of trails for hikers to enjoy.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Gordon said hikers and runners will be able to walk over them, and mountain bikers will no longer need to stop to open and close the gate.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Rescue crews helped distressed hikers in Phoenix in separate operations within minutes of each other.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Natural Landmarks Built for Adventure Great Smoky Mountains National Park (TN/NC) — Charlotte hikers, this one’s practically in your backyard.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
In the event of a rattlesnake bite, Dowd reminds hikers to remain calm, call 911 and try to limit movement.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Some observers say hikers could skirt the law and continue to park along state Route 67 and others have been complaining about the new $5 per day parking fee.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
When summer rolls around, though, there are more than 300 miles of trails for hikers to enjoy.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Gordon said hikers and runners will be able to walk over them, and mountain bikers will no longer need to stop to open and close the gate.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Skirting the city, and boasting sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s beloved by hikers, mountain bikers, and paragliders.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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The homes include ramps, wide pathways and ADA-compliant bathrooms for residents who use wheelchairs or walkers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, claiming that a ban on wheeled walkers with seats at its parks violates civil rights law by discriminating against people with disabilities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 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
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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