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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
War in Iran is hiking energy prices across the region.
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Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
While there's no magic number, hiking with three or more people is often recommended in bear country.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 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
But ahead of Monday’s vote, even some health access advocates who supported the tax increase noted there were likely other ways for the Legislature to raise the money without hiking private insurance premiums.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The pair were hiking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona in December 2024 when Isak, 71, fell to his death.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
All this, experts tell us, not only precludes cutting rates but also may mean hiking them—perhaps several times—in the months ahead.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 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
Andrew Staples, Fortune, 16 June 2026
While there's no magic number, hiking with three or more people is often recommended in bear country.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 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
But ahead of Monday’s vote, even some health access advocates who supported the tax increase noted there were likely other ways for the Legislature to raise the money without hiking private insurance premiums.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
The pair were hiking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona in December 2024 when Isak, 71, fell to his death.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
These lightweight, packable pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband for maximum comfort, and they’re made with sun-protective fabric so my dad can wear them while mowing the lawn, going for walks, or hiking this summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
All this, experts tell us, not only precludes cutting rates but also may mean hiking them—perhaps several times—in the months ahead.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The first touched down in Lady Lake, lifting roofs off homes and overturning mobile homes.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, the research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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So, climbing one rung higher and losing to a different team will lead to raising the Cup?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Elon Musk's mega-conglomerate SpaceX made history on Thursday, raising $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering on record.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Nearly a year ago, Estrella was found wandering alone on the streets of Denver without access to necessities, including fresh water.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Ray struggles to hide his drink, to get a drink, to get away on his own and pursue his Sisyphean labors of hammering a bucket of baseballs off a tee and then wandering through the field to collect them and start again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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