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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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Bar advocates were seeking a $100-an hour rate and many say the hike approved by the legislature is not adequate.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Rangers learned that the teen was hiking along the Bright Angel Trail to go from the South Rim to the Colorado River and back in one day.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Traders are putting two-thirds odds on at least one rate hike, and possibly as many as three, by the fall, according to CME data.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
Bar advocates were seeking a $100-an hour rate and many say the hike approved by the legislature is not adequate.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
Pena hopes anybody who has hiked in or otherwise used wilderness in and around Orange County will speak up to protect the rule.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Rangers learned that the teen was hiking along the Bright Angel Trail to go from the South Rim to the Colorado River and back in one day.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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Objectively, running the full gauntlet of a classification’s elite is a steeper climb.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Anunoby had a simple message through the climb.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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My husband, inspired by the radio dramas of his childhood, planned the trek with dreams of celebrating, if not re-creating, history.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Twice a week, students from Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center trek to early education center classrooms.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Visitors stroll brick streets, admire gabled roofs and pause for pastries at beloved Dutch bakeries that have served generations.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The team is nationally minded and committed to lifting as many voices as loud as possible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Many of today’s sculpting and lifting facial massages combine multiple techniques, combining manual manipulation, including lymphatic drainage, reflexology and buccal massage, which involves work inside the mouth.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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When models frequently access fragmented systems, latency increases and user experience suffers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Or plan a trip at one of the area's many indoor waterparks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Travel credit cards often get the spotlight for helping cardholders earn points and miles toward future trips.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Half of the money raised will be donated to a local gun violence prevention group.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In 2016, Loomis voters approved Measure F, a quarter-cent sales tax projected to raise about $250,000 annually for general government services, including support for the Loomis Library.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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