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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
Officials also recommend choosing trails that match hikers’ fitness levels and current conditions, hiking with a partner and sharing a route and expected return time with someone who is not on the hike.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Shugendō, a mix of Shintoism, Buddhism and Taoism, involves hiking in sacred mountains in order to attain spiritual enlightenment.
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Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
October brings not only fall colors, but also a refreshing nip to the air, great for hiking.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate-hiking campaign to tame inflation burdened farms with more onerous financing terms.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Pander Belt Bag This pick from Pander is the spitting image of the Lululemon belt bag that Oprah wore while hiking in Australia, but for less than half the price.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
However, after seeing firsthand how many people head out hiking without proper preparation, Chelsey realized the importance of education, not just advocacy.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Study and keep an eye out for these plants when hiking or enjoying time in nature.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The trails are used for horseback riding and hiking in the warmer months, and for Nordic skiing in the winter.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Shugendō, a mix of Shintoism, Buddhism and Taoism, involves hiking in sacred mountains in order to attain spiritual enlightenment.
—
Catherine Heald,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
October brings not only fall colors, but also a refreshing nip to the air, great for hiking.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate-hiking campaign to tame inflation burdened farms with more onerous financing terms.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Pander Belt Bag This pick from Pander is the spitting image of the Lululemon belt bag that Oprah wore while hiking in Australia, but for less than half the price.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
However, after seeing firsthand how many people head out hiking without proper preparation, Chelsey realized the importance of education, not just advocacy.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Study and keep an eye out for these plants when hiking or enjoying time in nature.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The trails are used for horseback riding and hiking in the warmer months, and for Nordic skiing in the winter.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Spend an afternoon strolling through the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden or visiting the gentle giants at Elephant Nature Park, an ethical rescue and rehabilitation center.
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In fact, when a distraught Tom Hayward suddenly reappears, a content Mary is strolling in a local park on her own.
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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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The right-hander issued a leadoff walk and hit a batter with a pitch before walking Carson Kelly with the bases loaded to force in the first run.
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Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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After countless date nights spent wandering Costco aisles during executive member hours and dining on food-court pizza and hot dogs, Beth and Alec Harwerth decided there was no better location for their engagement photos.
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In Corfu, days were spent hiking to the island's best beaches, wandering through pastel old-town streets, and stopping for long lunches in mountain villages.
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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