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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
Many of them pencilled in a rate hike for September, if not sooner. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The MacBook Air was upgraded with an M5 chip earlier this year and saw a hefty $200 price hike in June. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
For their inaugural voyage, the Hens hiked to the Jackal Hut near Camp Hale, outside of Leadville. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 Even with those risks, Schickling expects that the Federal Reserve won’t hike interest rates this year. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 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 Madeleine climb, on the other hand, was relentless all the way up.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From undrafted rookies to veterans on the fringes, these are the players with the steepest climbs across the depth chart.
    — Nick Harris. Story produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • The closest 99 Ranch supermarkets to Chinatown typically require a car ride to Monterey Park or Alhambra — a trek many elders can’t make on their own.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The trek continues next week in Chicago and runs through October.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trek
Verb
  • Like his teammates, Kelce rarely ran when doing so wasn’t part of a play’s design, often strolling around the practice field.
    — Pete Grathoff July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • For gardens, Shosei-en is a quiet surprise so close to Kyoto Station that most visitors walk right past it, a strolling garden of ponds, bridges, and teahouses that makes a perfect first or last stop in the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • If fiscal spending lifts growth and productivity, markets will be more forgiving.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking from their home in Birmingham, Alabama, over video, Nan Skier lifted her hand to show the very first piece from their collection, which fits comfortably on her index finger.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • But, a number of studies have found similar connections between an increase in green spaces — especially trees that don't block residents' views — and a reduction in violence.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
Noun
  • Also, the report found the program saved a total of 8,003 fewer car trips.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eliminating trips to public fueling stations could also improve route efficiency for commercial trucking operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Verb
  • The edge defender walked off the field with team trainers and did not return, though Koonce continued to practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Santa Monica pilot showed a meaningful shift away from solo car trips and that meant more people were walking, riding bikes and scooters.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Verb
  • Every quarter of adoption raises the cost of an adverse ruling, for both sides.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The project has transformed the Burchardi Church, which was left largely in ruins before money was raised for a new roof and other fixes to make the piece a reality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
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