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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
There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If a user is hiking in an off-the-grid or remote destination, the photo would be safely stored on their phone and analyzed once internet connectivity is restored.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Micron Technology — Shares of the semiconductor manufacturer jumped more than 9% after Citi reiterated its buy rating on the company while also hiking its price target on the stock.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Here at Lake Garda, guests of Grand Hotel Fasano can indulge in water skiing, windsurfing or paddleboarding on calm waters, while also hiking or biking through the mountains that surround the lake.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kaprizov spent much of his summer in Russia hiking with friends, miles from cell service, decompressing from a trying season that went from being an early Hart Trophy candidate to missing 41 games with a lower body injury.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were found dead on a hiking trail at Devil's Den State Park on July 26 while hiking with their two youngest daughters, who were not injured.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Primitive roads there allow people to drive into the backcountry to experience solitude without hiking.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Now, Susie spends her days hiking, biking, and socializing, and is ready to find love again after loss.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
If a user is hiking in an off-the-grid or remote destination, the photo would be safely stored on their phone and analyzed once internet connectivity is restored.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Micron Technology — Shares of the semiconductor manufacturer jumped more than 9% after Citi reiterated its buy rating on the company while also hiking its price target on the stock.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Here at Lake Garda, guests of Grand Hotel Fasano can indulge in water skiing, windsurfing or paddleboarding on calm waters, while also hiking or biking through the mountains that surround the lake.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kaprizov spent much of his summer in Russia hiking with friends, miles from cell service, decompressing from a trying season that went from being an early Hart Trophy candidate to missing 41 games with a lower body injury.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were found dead on a hiking trail at Devil's Den State Park on July 26 while hiking with their two youngest daughters, who were not injured.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Primitive roads there allow people to drive into the backcountry to experience solitude without hiking.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Now, Susie spends her days hiking, biking, and socializing, and is ready to find love again after loss.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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The expansion will add new areas for strolling and hanging out.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cape May is not only scenic but a perfect beach town, with a promenade for strolling or biking and a myriad of excellent restaurants serving local seafood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But then the gel starts lifting up at the corners and catching on things like your hair.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After lifting the ban in 2017, her country has come a long way, too.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Carry This entails holding weight while walking, which helps to improve posture and stability, strengthens grip, and works the shoulders, upper back, core and hips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Caiman was found wandering as a stray and suffering from demodectic mange, a skin infection that left him hairless and pink.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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