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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
In May, the National Park Service said a man who went missing while hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana was killed by a bear in what authorities believe to be the first deadly bear attack at the park since 1998.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Some visitors designate an entire day to exploring a historical site or hiking up a mountain to a stunning overlook.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
While its downtown area is chock-full of shops, restaurants, and cafes, be sure to find some elevation by hiking or climbing Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Gilbert was hiking with his brother and fell 40 feet, according to Arizona’s Family.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
When demand falls, bond yields rise, hiking the cost of borrowing.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Growing up as a native of Orlando, my family would retreat to the Blue Ridge Mountains and keep cool by tubing down rivers and hiking to elevation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Chinese national Wang Zyuan, 33, was last seen May 27 while hiking the Mount Liamuiga hiking trail, according to police.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Some visitors designate an entire day to exploring a historical site or hiking up a mountain to a stunning overlook.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
While its downtown area is chock-full of shops, restaurants, and cafes, be sure to find some elevation by hiking or climbing Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Gilbert was hiking with his brother and fell 40 feet, according to Arizona’s Family.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
When demand falls, bond yields rise, hiking the cost of borrowing.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Growing up as a native of Orlando, my family would retreat to the Blue Ridge Mountains and keep cool by tubing down rivers and hiking to elevation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Chinese national Wang Zyuan, 33, was last seen May 27 while hiking the Mount Liamuiga hiking trail, according to police.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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More than 5,300 years ago — before the Egyptian pyramids were built — Oetzi was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Catching a mess of hoppers is as easy as strolling through tall grass with a butterfly net.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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Defending champion Argentina’s quality is stronger since lifting the trophy in Qatar.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Designed to resemble a California Craftsman-style village, the property’s cliffside paths stay active throughout the day—couples walking hand in hand, families heading toward the beach, and dogs making their morning, afternoon, and sunset rounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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With the rebuilding ongoing Hart said Saturday’s gala is not just about raising funds, but also awareness.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Visitors might arrive by crossing the central plaza; emerging from the underground parking garage, nestled into a berm; or else wandering in from the surrounding Jackson Park, a network of pastoral paths completed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1871.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Check tour lengths in advance and look at what else is on the property — many distilleries sit on historic estates worth wandering for the scenery alone.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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