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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
This ultralight daypack was perfect for walking around Seoul during all-day excursions, as well as hiking in the jungle in Thailand.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
After hiking or skiing in the Plose mountains, guests can recharge over a tasting menu in the amphitheatre restaurant as the sun sets with all the drama of Mount Doom.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Jacob’s Well Natural Area offers many activities, including hiking along both primitive and accessible trails, geocaching, audio tours, birdwatching and wildlife-watching, and a children’s play area.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Unlike prior late-cycle episodes, the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates rather than hiking them and has resumed quantitative easing through Treasury bill purchases.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Make new friends hiking in Elysian Park LA for the Culture Hiking Club will host a beginner-friendly, free community hike at noon Saturday in Elysian Park.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
No matter where a person is hiking, weather and terrain can turn quickly.
—Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Ski patrollers are the ones who are there in the dark, while enduring early morning hours, hiking through feet of snow to prevent avalanches.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Saito always misses his cats while hiking.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
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Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.—
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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
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Two large front pockets keep my phone and wallet handy and dry—a must for walking around in inclement weather.—
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The message featured a video of the reality TV stars walking toward each other and then holding hands, with Smith's engagement ring on display.—
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As chants echoed across the parking lot, cars driving past honked repeatedly, some drivers raising fists or waving through open windows.—
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Beijing last year implemented some export controls on rare earths during trade spats, raising concerns about America’s lack of secure supply chains for these critical materials.—
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
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“Hiking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiking. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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