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as in to lift
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 hike
Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Nicor said the hike is needed to make necessary repairs to some of its pipelines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Further context reveals that OAMC was inspired by hiking the mountains of British Columbia.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
One day, to break away from his misery, the narrator goes on a hike.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Nicor said the hike is needed to make necessary repairs to some of its pipelines.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Microsoft vows to limit data center energy costs US tech giants, under pressure from politicians and communities, vowed to take more aggressive steps to keep their data centers from hiking electricity costs.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Further context reveals that OAMC was inspired by hiking the mountains of British Columbia.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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Three times more climb Everest each year (and a hundred times more visit Rwanda’s mountain gorillas).—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hoosiers winning with balance Cignetti guided the Hoosiers’ surprising climb with the impressive combination of a powerful defense, strong running game and the leadership of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner who led the nation with 36 touchdown passes.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since the gorillas move across a wide area, the trek is unpredictable in length and terrain.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Ross typically hides from no one, usually strolling through the locker room to make his exit.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The mission will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center, where SpaceX will also launch the Crew-12 astronauts.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Syria’s transitional president has succeeded in lifting the siege.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the lightweight fabric adds structure without bulk, creating a system that works trip after trip.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Kraken have two games left on a trip that opened with a loss at Carolina and a victory over the New York Rangers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the 47-second video, the agent can be seen walking around Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, which is in the middle of the street blocking traffic.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bryant went 6 of 7 from the free-throw line over the final two minutes of the fourth quarter to keep the Hurricane at arm's length and walk away with a tough 79-71 victory at Hornet Arena.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Because of that, Sean Payton said his father raised him with as little danger as possible.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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This Le Creuset square grill is similar to a cast-iron skillet in construction, but features raised ridges to mimic the effect of an outdoor grill, minus the flame.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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