HIKING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

hiking

verb

present participle of hike

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 Japan Today, the boy went hiking with his father and 12-year-old brother earlier that morning. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 Over 60 million Americans participate in hiking annually, driven by extensive national park systems, local trail networks and a massive surge in outdoor engagement over the last decade, according to Backpacker Magazine. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 There are many different opinions about how to keep your body performing well while hiking through the backcountry all day. — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Other major central banks like the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan have been hiking interest rates. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Speidel was hiking on the Bridle Trail when the incident occurred, Simms said Tuesday. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Nine young men are safe after getting lost and eventually being rescued while hiking in Kentucky's Red River Gorge over the weekend. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Alexandra's favorite things to do while traveling include hiking to spectacular heights, enjoying new cuisines, and gaining wisdom and new perspectives from cultures around the world. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026 Angela Newman hiking the Appalachian Trail near her home in North Carolina. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026

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While strolling through London arm-in-arm with husband Colin Jost, the Lost in Translation actress stepped out in a jean skirt and cardigan sweater ensemble that seamlessly transitions from summer to fall.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Now, for the second straight summer, 49ers training camp goes on without him on the sideline — strolling, watching, eavesdropping, muttering.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of strolling

Verb

In the opposite direction, open the elbows wide, arching the back and lifting the chin to the sky.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
This type of training is focused on lifting increasingly heavy weights to build bone and muscle mass — something that is critical for women in midlife.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifting

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Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of walking

Verb

The spending is raising questions about Denver's decision to hire outside lawyers for the cases, its decision to agree to the firm's hourly rates and how quickly the legal bills have exceeded the amount the city originally agreed to pay.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That, in turn, makes less ground transport available, increasing the cost of shipping overland and raising the price on a wide range of goods that never even transited the canal.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of raising

Verb

But when Fran discovers a magic tree after wandering into the woods, the trio experience a series of life-altering adventures.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Times classical music critic Mark Swed was there to watch, along with many effusive supporters of music director Gianandrea Noseda’s now wandering orchestra.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of wandering

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