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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
The video showed the Christy star and her associates driving and hiking toward the iconic landmark late at night and climbing on its giant letters to attach the chains of undergarments across the front of the sign.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
The ranch offers a wide range of activities perfect for all ages, from horseback riding, river floats, and hiking to archery and zip-lining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
After running kayak outfitter Adventures in Florida for more than three decades, Greg sold his company to a new owner, moved to Virginia and then came back to Florida to spend nearly two months hiking the entire Florida Trail as a long farewell to the Sunshine State.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Enjoy country pursuits like fishing, golfing, and hiking in the morning, then return just in time for afternoon tea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sea to Summit trail takes you to the Malahat Skywalk for views across the region, hiking through old-growth rainforest and lunch in the charming seaside community of Cowichan Bay.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The hiker was reported missing Monday after failing to descend the mountain and reunite with a hiking companion, who had decided the prior afternoon to turn around due to safety concerns, according to a post from Inyo County Search & Rescue.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Christine Mutchler, 70, Kathy Pickard, 76, and Kathy Todd, 74, were hiking to Lena Lake on Thursday when part of a dead fir tree broke and fell onto the trail, Todd told the Kitsap Sun.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The council, in turn, would have to vote on hiking parking rates year after year, Johnson argued.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
The ranch offers a wide range of activities perfect for all ages, from horseback riding, river floats, and hiking to archery and zip-lining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
After running kayak outfitter Adventures in Florida for more than three decades, Greg sold his company to a new owner, moved to Virginia and then came back to Florida to spend nearly two months hiking the entire Florida Trail as a long farewell to the Sunshine State.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Enjoy country pursuits like fishing, golfing, and hiking in the morning, then return just in time for afternoon tea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sea to Summit trail takes you to the Malahat Skywalk for views across the region, hiking through old-growth rainforest and lunch in the charming seaside community of Cowichan Bay.
—Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The hiker was reported missing Monday after failing to descend the mountain and reunite with a hiking companion, who had decided the prior afternoon to turn around due to safety concerns, according to a post from Inyo County Search & Rescue.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Christine Mutchler, 70, Kathy Pickard, 76, and Kathy Todd, 74, were hiking to Lena Lake on Thursday when part of a dead fir tree broke and fell onto the trail, Todd told the Kitsap Sun.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The council, in turn, would have to vote on hiking parking rates year after year, Johnson argued.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fouquet’s ideal for a special occasion dinner, date night, or an indulgent lunch after strolling along the Champs-Elysées.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Skorniakov worked with him on axels using a harness and a pole, bracing and lifting as his son spun in the straps.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Beshear hasn’t turned Trump-bashing into a 24/7 vocation, or a weight-lifting contest where the winner is the critic wielding the heaviest bludgeon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River showcase some of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, while South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and night drives.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The publication process, on the other hand, is like walking around a carnival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In her fifty-seven years of wandering, nobody had messed with her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In summer, look for grizzlies wandering among the grasslands of the park’s Hayden Valley.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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