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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
Jet fuel is typically airlines’ second-biggest cost after labor, and carriers have been hiking fares to pass along the cost to customers.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
But this group of friends is hiking through their grief — at least temporarily.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The upper Engadin Valley in Graubünden pairs Alpine hiking with serious botany and wildlife watching.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
This past summer, Katherine and her cousin spent a week hiking through pine and oak forests, island-hopping by ferry, eating post-hike Swedish meatballs, and sweating in saunas along the archipelago—covering about 62 miles across seven islands.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Alpine hiking with botany and wildlife.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
One of the highlights is hiking the paths near the river and seeing the various natural falls along the way.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Consider hiking the Helliwell Bluffs loop, a three-mile jaunt through old-growth Douglas fir and Garry oak trees with sweeping views of the Georgia Strait and the mainland’s epic Coast Mountains.
—Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
When the Federal Reserve started hiking its benchmark rate in early 2022 to combat inflation, credit card rates went up in tandem, and at one point even hit a new record-high.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
But this group of friends is hiking through their grief — at least temporarily.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The upper Engadin Valley in Graubünden pairs Alpine hiking with serious botany and wildlife watching.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
This past summer, Katherine and her cousin spent a week hiking through pine and oak forests, island-hopping by ferry, eating post-hike Swedish meatballs, and sweating in saunas along the archipelago—covering about 62 miles across seven islands.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Alpine hiking with botany and wildlife.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
One of the highlights is hiking the paths near the river and seeing the various natural falls along the way.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Consider hiking the Helliwell Bluffs loop, a three-mile jaunt through old-growth Douglas fir and Garry oak trees with sweeping views of the Georgia Strait and the mainland’s epic Coast Mountains.
—Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
When the Federal Reserve started hiking its benchmark rate in early 2022 to combat inflation, credit card rates went up in tandem, and at one point even hit a new record-high.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.—
Jean Case,
Time,
14 May 2026
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Tasks that must be completed quickly and require complex dexterity will be better suited to humans, whereas repetitive actions that include, for example, lifting heavy objects and low safety environments will be best for robots.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Only two years ago, Madrid were lifting their record-extending 15th Champions League title at Wembley while some voices around the squad were telling The Athletic the dressing room was one of the most united in years.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Luke Chau, a senior left-hander, threw a complete game two-hitter, striking out three and walking one.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Gallagher threw 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball before walking Jackson Oman in the seventh, who came in to score.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Israel’s national security minister inflamed the situation with a provocative visit to the contested Al Aqsa Mosque compound, raising concerns about Jerusalem’s status in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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