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
Due to the snowy, windy weather, the hikers were rescued in various conditions, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hypothermia.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Most of the hikers were unprepared for the weather, according to Vilaine.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The strenous trek takes hikers from the North Rim to the bottom of the Canyon then up to the South Rim.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The hikers, whose names have not been released, were taken to lower elevations aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a rack-and-pinion railway that runs along the mountain and offers tours.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
There are also signs posted along the trails that help give hikers a sense of direction.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Authorities said dispatchers worked closely with deputies to gather information from the family, and the hikers’ vehicle was found soon after in a parking area near Royal Gorge.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The difficult terrain, impenetrable vegetation, and challenging navigation mean most hikers cover at least 50 percent more distance than that.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Most of the hikers were unprepared for the weather, according to Vilaine.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The strenous trek takes hikers from the North Rim to the bottom of the Canyon then up to the South Rim.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The hikers, whose names have not been released, were taken to lower elevations aboard the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a rack-and-pinion railway that runs along the mountain and offers tours.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX Trail Running Shoes While most hiking shoes have a more rugged, utilitarian look, these Hoka hikers lend more towards stylish.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
There are also signs posted along the trails that help give hikers a sense of direction.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Authorities said dispatchers worked closely with deputies to gather information from the family, and the hikers’ vehicle was found soon after in a parking area near Royal Gorge.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The difficult terrain, impenetrable vegetation, and challenging navigation mean most hikers cover at least 50 percent more distance than that.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
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In parks, alert staff or fellow walkers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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One rave reviewer recommends them for retail workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and other folks who spend a lot of time on their feet.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Already, some skywatchers have caught sight of these icy wanderers.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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