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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
Protect Life 100-piece First Aid Kit Both Zibell and Dyason can’t imagine hiking without a first aid kit.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
While many are navigating the change with limited price increases, marketplace giant Amazon is hiking more than others.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Saito always misses his cats while hiking.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Further, many patients require multiple rounds of IVF, hiking up costs.
—Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the custom light fixtures above the bar are designed to look like stalactites, and pebbly hiking pathways inspired the terrazzo mosaic flooring throughout.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Whether hiking ancient trails or floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan is full of thrills.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
From heritage brands like Paraboot and Danner to designer labels including Brunello Cucinelli and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the hiking boot continues its ascent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Actor Edward Norton, whose father was involved in the early days of the Rails to Trails movement, grew up hiking and biking along many of the rail-trails.
—Pam Leblanc, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
While many are navigating the change with limited price increases, marketplace giant Amazon is hiking more than others.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Saito always misses his cats while hiking.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Further, many patients require multiple rounds of IVF, hiking up costs.
—Madison Chapman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the custom light fixtures above the bar are designed to look like stalactites, and pebbly hiking pathways inspired the terrazzo mosaic flooring throughout.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Whether hiking ancient trails or floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan is full of thrills.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
From heritage brands like Paraboot and Danner to designer labels including Brunello Cucinelli and Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the hiking boot continues its ascent.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Actor Edward Norton, whose father was involved in the early days of the Rails to Trails movement, grew up hiking and biking along many of the rail-trails.
—Pam Leblanc, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Amazon is stocked with celeb-worthy chocolate and coffee-toned sneakers that blend comfort, support, and style—perfect for sightseeing, airport sprints, or just strolling through new cities.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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This sighting comes six days after Lawrence kicked off her Halloween celebrations early in New York, where she was spotted strolling around in a black witch hat.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
1 Nov. 2025
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That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sheriff’s officials have said Chastain was intoxicated and wandering the neighborhood in the moments before the fatal attack.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fall offers perfect weather for wandering through Wilmington's 230-block National Register Historic District, one of the largest in the country.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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