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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
Park attractions range from hiking and camping to viewing ancient ichthyosaur fossils.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Last summer, in July 2025, Travis posted photos on Instagram of himself hiking and fishing with Austin.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
An ideal itinerary includes hiking the Tramuntana, an afternoon swim in a near-empty cove, then a slow evening stroll through Deià before dinner.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The incident happened the same day two women reported being attacked by an armed man while hiking on the Bicentennial Greenway in High Point, which is about 30 miles northeast of Tanglewood Park.
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Mark Price
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Boulder County detectives said the victim was hiking down the Boulder Creek Trail around sunset when he was approached by a man who accused him of stealing a marijuana joint that belonged to the suspect's girlfriend.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Set in the landscape of Sweden’s Sarek National Park, the series follows a group of friends on a hiking tripe that takes a dangerous turn.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Spend your days golfing, diving into local history, hiking around the Bald Head Woods Maritime Forest Preserve, or lounging on the beaches (access points are plentiful).
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Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Officials also recommend choosing trails that match hikers’ fitness levels and current conditions, hiking with a partner and sharing a route and expected return time with someone who is not on the hike.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Last summer, in July 2025, Travis posted photos on Instagram of himself hiking and fishing with Austin.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
An ideal itinerary includes hiking the Tramuntana, an afternoon swim in a near-empty cove, then a slow evening stroll through Deià before dinner.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The incident happened the same day two women reported being attacked by an armed man while hiking on the Bicentennial Greenway in High Point, which is about 30 miles northeast of Tanglewood Park.
—
Mark Price
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Boulder County detectives said the victim was hiking down the Boulder Creek Trail around sunset when he was approached by a man who accused him of stealing a marijuana joint that belonged to the suspect's girlfriend.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Set in the landscape of Sweden’s Sarek National Park, the series follows a group of friends on a hiking tripe that takes a dangerous turn.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Spend your days golfing, diving into local history, hiking around the Bald Head Woods Maritime Forest Preserve, or lounging on the beaches (access points are plentiful).
—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Officials also recommend choosing trails that match hikers’ fitness levels and current conditions, hiking with a partner and sharing a route and expected return time with someone who is not on the hike.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
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Check out what Northlanders can expect to find while strolling the aisles.
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Proponents say the workout’s minimal movements, like short sets of squats and lifting light weights, leave them with soreness but also increase their muscle.
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This mission will attempt to place a batch of CubeSats into orbit after lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Cooler, crisp days make walking the hill towns, wine tasting and dining outdoors far more comfortable than in the baking summer.
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But a fresh start comes with plenty of new challenges — from rival ranchers and relentless cattle work to the unexpected trials of raising their teenage son, Carter (Finn Little).
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SpaceX went public in June, raising roughly $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
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Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
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Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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