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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
Dismal Trail Loop in Cleveland, South Carolina Instead of hiking in South Carolina's summer heat, visit Caesars Head State Park in the fall and spot wildlife against a backdrop of stunning foliage.
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Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Hofland has been on many adventures through the years, including hiking to the top of the African continent’s highest peak.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Park officials recommend hiking in groups of three or more to help prevent bear attacks.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
He was believed to be hiking in the Dragontail Peak area of the Enchantments and responding deputies soon found his vehicle at a local trailhead, then called the Chelan County Mountain Rescue team to launch a search.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2015, a group of young people hiking in a secluded area near West Chester Township found human remains.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Excursions include kayaking with elephant seals and hiking white sand dunes.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Hofland has been on many adventures through the years, including hiking to the top of the African continent’s highest peak.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Park officials recommend hiking in groups of three or more to help prevent bear attacks.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
He was believed to be hiking in the Dragontail Peak area of the Enchantments and responding deputies soon found his vehicle at a local trailhead, then called the Chelan County Mountain Rescue team to launch a search.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2015, a group of young people hiking in a secluded area near West Chester Township found human remains.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Flip invented the Wheezer Scale for gauging the difficulty of hiking up hills.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Excursions include kayaking with elephant seals and hiking white sand dunes.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There have been moments where she's had to pass up on activities, such as hiking with her husband.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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The expansion will add new areas for strolling and hanging out.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cape May is not only scenic but a perfect beach town, with a promenade for strolling or biking and a myriad of excellent restaurants serving local seafood.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But then the gel starts lifting up at the corners and catching on things like your hair.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After lifting the ban in 2017, her country has come a long way, too.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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At one point, one of the dancers held a camera and microphone in front of Lorde, walking in front of her like a pseudo-paparazzo, the omnipresent sea of phone cameras below also capturing every move.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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On the morning of the murders, Allen saw Nathan walking with a barefoot Seraphine, he and Mary’s 4-year-old daughter, along North Plum Bay Parkway.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most common tradeoff is raising interest rates to slow the economy and reduce inflation or, if jobs seem in trouble, lowering interest rates to increase economic activity.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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There has been a massive hotel boom as of late, with new properties entering the scene and raising the already sky-high bar set by icons like Claridge’s and The Savoy.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Caiman was found wandering as a stray and suffering from demodectic mange, a skin infection that left him hairless and pink.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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