hike 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hikenext
1
as in climb

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2
as in trek

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verb

ˈhīk How to pronounce hike (audio)
1
as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure she hiked along the trail around the pond

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2
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
Noun
Odds of a hike are rising even as June inflation was expected to have cooled a bit. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Dupere had plans to propose during the scenic hike, but now Hardy was injured and unable to walk. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Verb
Today, visitors hike both paved and unpaved trails, such as the North and South Overlook, for beautiful vistas. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The incident happened the same day two women reported being attacked by an armed man while hiking on the Bicentennial Greenway in High Point, which is about 30 miles northeast of Tanglewood Park. — Mark Price july 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
  1. climb
  2. trek
  3. stroll
  4. lift
  5. increase
  6. trip
  7. walk
  8. raise
Noun
  • The first was a controversial climb-back over Egypt from two goals down; the second, a lightning strike of guts and glory in the final minutes to beat England 2-1 and book a spot in the World Cup final.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • As the train approaches Altoona, the landscape narrows, and the climb into the Allegheny Mountains begins.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
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Noun
  • More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
    — Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • For mid-range treks of two to four weeks, typical trail food works, though the downsides show up toward the end.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of trek
Verb
  • Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
  • These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • Messi and Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy, the first in Messi’s storied career, but the Frenchman went home with the Golden Boot.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The elevator has to be repaired and reinspected in order for the cease-use order to be lifted.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • The group, which has a team of volunteers dedicated to tracking immigration enforcement, has seen a noticeable increase in enforcement since January 2025.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • As the market scales and visibility increases, legislative frameworks are likely to follow.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of increase
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  • The Herald could not independently verify communications between the airline and government officials, and the carrier has not publicly commented on the circumstances surrounding the aborted trip.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Wells went missing on the 4th of July after going on a boat trip with his high school friends to the popular, undeveloped Horn Island, just south of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, according to officials and Crump.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of trip
Verb
  • The Angels then chased Eovaldi when Logan O’Hoppe walked and Wade Meckler singled, driving in a run as the top of the order came to the plate.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Instead of relying solely on manual walk-around inspections, crews can assign inspection missions to the robotic platforms.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Having one copy of the APOE4 variant may double or triple the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, while having two copies may raise risk by tenfold or more.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The Digital Realty proposal is the first project vying to get an exemption from Atlanta’s ban, raising questions about balancing urban land use and digital infrastructure.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
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