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hiking Synonyms
Another word for hiking
Choosing another word for hiking depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The recreational activity of going for long walks, especially across the countryside, trails, or mountainous terrain.
Usage Example
"They spent their summer vacation trekking through the scenic mountain trails of the national park."
Strongest
trekking
Strong
backpacking
rambling
tramping
hillwalking
bushwalking
walking
• noun (Context 2)
The act of raising or increasing something, such as prices, taxes, or interest rates, sharply or suddenly.
Usage Example
"The central bank's repeated raising of interest rates slowed down the housing market."
Strongest
raising
increasing
Strong
boosting
jacking up
bumping up
escalating
• noun (Context 3)
In sailing, the technique of leaning out over the windward side of a boat to counterbalance the force of the wind on the sails and keep the vessel level.
Usage Example
"Competitive dinghy sailors require strong core muscles for hiking out during high winds."
Strongest
hiking out
Strong
sitting out
Opposites of hiking
The opposite of hiking shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
cutting
lowering
slashing
decreasing
reducing
dropping
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hiking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hiking