Synonyms of taking a hike

taking a hike

phrase

variants also taking a walk

present participle of take a hike

as in departing

to leave a place often for another

She told them to take a hike because they aren't welcome here.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departing
• exiting
• moving
• getting
• going
• running along
• pulling out
• stepping (along)
• getting off
• shoving (off)
• taking off
• walking out
• packing (up or off)
• pushing on
• digging out
• pushing off
• cutting out
• buzzing (off)
• peeling off
• going off
• bailing out
• clearing out
• beating it
• clearing off
• starting
• sallying (forth)
• escaping
• evacuating
• taking a powder
• fleeing
• hitting the road
• buggering off
• bugging out
• parting
• flying
• bailing
• pulling stakes
• bugging off
• quitting
• piking (out or off)
• setting out
• striking out
• booking
• getting out
• running away
• retiring
• vamoosing
• withdrawing
• going out
• retreating
• scarpering
• stepping out
• skipping
• emigrating
• abandoning
• removing
• lighting out
• mizzling
• absconding
• deserting
• vacating
• decamping
• forsaking
• scramming
• scatting
• adjourning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coming
• arriving
• remaining
• turning up
• showing up
• staying
• dwelling
• lodging
• settling
• closing
• abiding
• approaching
• nearing
• reaching
• landing
• hitting
• tarrying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taking a hike

After taking a hike to observe lizards in their natural habitats, McGee will lead the group in an art activity at the nature center. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Minaeva seems to be a worthy replacement, averaging over 11 points and nine rebounds while playing in Moscow, but Mulkey might have to have a mea culpa in the locker room to explain why one of the key pieces of this year's roster is taking a hike. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026