as in hitchhiker
one who hitchhikes
never stops for hitchers on interstates, where hitchhiking is illegal
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hitchhiker
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The incident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was carrying hitchhikers from the south of the country to the north, local police chief Fuad Hossain told the news agency.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026 -
Spray them off with the water hose, and consider using a preventive spray of neem or insecticidal soap to knock down any hitchhikers, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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“Hitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitcher. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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