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as in strolling
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
she hiked along the trail around the pond
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
with a determined look, he hiked his trousers up and buckled down to work
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Recent Examples of hiking
He’s been hiking in Grand Staircase and writing about Colorado Plateau conservation for 50 years.
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Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Citing data from Bloomberg and Macrobond, Slok notes that prior to early 2022 when the Fed began hiking rates to curb post-pandemic inflation that peaked around 9%, the price of gold and interest rates were inversely correlated.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
According to AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, almost half of their members use the app to explore trails over 200 miles from home, showing a shift toward bucket-list trail travel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Hanlon was out hiking when Hall assaulted and strangled her to death.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Students from Boyle Heights’ Bravo High spilled out into TreePeople, a nature reserve and nonprofit in Coldwater Canyon Park, and took off hiking.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Similar to bears, experts recommend not leaving food outside, keeping dogs on leashes, avoiding leaving pets outdoors alone, and being mindful when walking or hiking alone during dawn or dusk hours.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Come summer, there are hiking and mountain biking opportunities for all fitness levels.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Citing data from Bloomberg and Macrobond, Slok notes that prior to early 2022 when the Fed began hiking rates to curb post-pandemic inflation that peaked around 9%, the price of gold and interest rates were inversely correlated.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
According to AllTrails, a hiking app with trail maps and reviews, almost half of their members use the app to explore trails over 200 miles from home, showing a shift toward bucket-list trail travel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Hanlon was out hiking when Hall assaulted and strangled her to death.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Feb. 2026
Students from Boyle Heights’ Bravo High spilled out into TreePeople, a nature reserve and nonprofit in Coldwater Canyon Park, and took off hiking.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Similar to bears, experts recommend not leaving food outside, keeping dogs on leashes, avoiding leaving pets outdoors alone, and being mindful when walking or hiking alone during dawn or dusk hours.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Come summer, there are hiking and mountain biking opportunities for all fitness levels.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Yet, the number of travel faux pas tourists make while strolling the streets of Milan, meandering through ancient ruins in Athens, or cruising around the Mediterranean remains pretty high, considering the increase in visits to Europe's major cities.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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All those paramedics and EMTs, lifting her from one gurney to another, into and out of an ambulance, onto and off a plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Cronin has become a walking viral video.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Entrance is free, though a map will cost you about three pesos, so just show up and start wandering the mini walkways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Think museums with marble floors, historic buildings, and hours spent wandering galleries.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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