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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
According to California Highway Patrol’s Inland Division Air Operations, the climber was hiking with his brother near Kings Canyon National Park's Mount Baxter when disaster struck.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Several states — including California, New York and Texas — have responded by hiking their tax incentives to try to lure or at least retain film activity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Shadow Daughter opens on the day of Brown’s mother’s funeral, when the author is in Hawaii hiking with her family, having resolved not to attend.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
By a 69% to 31% margin, most respondents see the Fed looking through the inflation increase and not hiking.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The climber had been hiking with his brother on a multiday excursion in the area when the incident occurred on April 16, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Although the drive can be completed in under an hour, many travelers spend extra time photographing the dunes, picnicking, and hiking various trails.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Monica Reza, a 60-year-old aerospace engineer, disappeared while hiking in a Los Angeles forest in June 2025.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Several states — including California, New York and Texas — have responded by hiking their tax incentives to try to lure or at least retain film activity.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Shadow Daughter opens on the day of Brown’s mother’s funeral, when the author is in Hawaii hiking with her family, having resolved not to attend.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
By a 69% to 31% margin, most respondents see the Fed looking through the inflation increase and not hiking.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The climber had been hiking with his brother on a multiday excursion in the area when the incident occurred on April 16, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Although the drive can be completed in under an hour, many travelers spend extra time photographing the dunes, picnicking, and hiking various trails.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Monica Reza, a 60-year-old aerospace engineer, disappeared while hiking in a Los Angeles forest in June 2025.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiking
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Removing these bargain fares is also lifting the average ticket price.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Robbie Ray combined with four relievers on a six-hitter, lifting the Giants to their first home win against the Marlins since August of 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pérez got through five innings unscathed despite walking four batters.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The visual of a 450-pound llama in a pirate hat wandering past a Starbucks kiosk is, apparently, just a normal Tuesday at PDX.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The film follows Airi (Hoshi), a wandering medium who spends her life guiding restless spirits out of the world of the living.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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