as in walkers
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Recent Examples of hikers
Just like Trail Angels who help hikers on thru-hikes, the Missouri River has River Angels.
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Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the way, hikers are surrounded by mafic southern mixed chaparral, a unique type of chaparral vegetation that is found in mafic soils, which are rich in magnesium and iron.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
End the hike with a warm bowl of soup, a cookie and the company of other hikers.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, about 35 hikers and at least three dogs joined Times and Zócalo Public Square staffers for a history lesson and trek through Placerita Canyon State Park near Santa Clarita.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
More adventurous hikers can tackle Morne du Vitet, the island’s highest point, or the Sentier de Grand Fond, which winds along dramatic coastal cliffs and natural pools.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
In a comment on the post, the Wasdale Head Inn thanked the rescue team and highlighted the dedication their staff showed the two hikers.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Those seeking the thrills and chills of skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and the like will thrive in winter, while sun-seeking hikers and bikers will fare best in spring and summer months.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
For a more challenging trek, Pacheco Canyon rewards hikers with solitude and stunning views.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
Along the way, hikers are surrounded by mafic southern mixed chaparral, a unique type of chaparral vegetation that is found in mafic soils, which are rich in magnesium and iron.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
End the hike with a warm bowl of soup, a cookie and the company of other hikers.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
On Saturday morning, about 35 hikers and at least three dogs joined Times and Zócalo Public Square staffers for a history lesson and trek through Placerita Canyon State Park near Santa Clarita.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
More adventurous hikers can tackle Morne du Vitet, the island’s highest point, or the Sentier de Grand Fond, which winds along dramatic coastal cliffs and natural pools.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
In a comment on the post, the Wasdale Head Inn thanked the rescue team and highlighted the dedication their staff showed the two hikers.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Those seeking the thrills and chills of skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and the like will thrive in winter, while sun-seeking hikers and bikers will fare best in spring and summer months.
—Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
For a more challenging trek, Pacheco Canyon rewards hikers with solitude and stunning views.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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DJs, bands, stilt walkers, food trucks and displays for photo ops are part of the event.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a cast of wanderers, visionaries, and itinerants, the self-educated and self-published, a long lineage of cranks and outcasts, mostly penurious, always opinionated, stretching away into the mists of pseudohistory.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This Victorian town of just over 2,000 is a diverse blend of artists, spiritual seekers, motorcyclists, weekend wanderers, and retirees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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