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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 119-acre lakefront park, which is actually a peninsula, not an island, features more than 150 varieties of native plants, 20,000 trees and shrubs, a 5-acre pond, strolling paths, and wild prairie grasses and savanna.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Pier Village downtown is great for spending an afternoon shopping, strolling, and sipping.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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After all, Spain has failed to advance beyond the round of 16 since lifting the World Cup in 2010, winning just three games during that run.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 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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The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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My favorite part of my trip to Omaha, Nebraska, for the College World Series left me wandering in the middle of the night somewhere between the ballpark and my hotel.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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