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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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as in climb
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Recent Examples of hike
Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Even with the additional planned hikes, residential rates will remain roughly 50% lower than PG&E’s, which is charging $0.383 per kilowatt hour, according to SMUD.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
Experts and cannabis industry leaders expressed public health concerns after Maryland hiked its sales tax on recreational cannabis products, warning that the increase could push some consumers toward unregulated hemp and other untested products.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
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Verb
After authorities found methamphetamine in the vehicle, which the pair had parked before the hike, some government officials called for the $160,000 rescue bill to be paid back.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Even with the additional planned hikes, residential rates will remain roughly 50% lower than PG&E’s, which is charging $0.383 per kilowatt hour, according to SMUD.
—Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
As a 7,000-foot vertical test involving 18 miles of hiking in between formations, the Triple represents more than just an ultra-style event.
—Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 16 June 2025
Experts and cannabis industry leaders expressed public health concerns after Maryland hiked its sales tax on recreational cannabis products, warning that the increase could push some consumers toward unregulated hemp and other untested products.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
Verb
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Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Into this world strolls Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a rough-around-the-edges veteran driver who (literally) crashed out of Formula One several decades ago.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The perpetrator has been banned indefinitely from all major league venues, but the incident has sparked a massive debate about how athletes are treated by the public, particularly since 2018, when the Supreme Court lifted a 1992 federal law prohibiting single-game wagering.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Opinions vary on where Florida’s 2025 All-American guard will land Wednesday night, but Clayton’s climb into the first round of the NBA draft was solidified by the time the Gators claimed the national championship on April 7.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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With performance bonuses now tied to client satisfaction instead of raw shift hours, the agency sees visit capacity climb, overtime costs fall and word-of-mouth referrals surge.—
Aaron Marcum,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Her first stateside shows for this tour run kick off in Chicago at the United Center on Sept. 5 and 6, with the trek taking her to cities across the U.S. through October before the tour heads to South America.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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The trek features supporting acts Koe Wetzel, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock and Thomas Rhett.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field on June 23, 2025 in...—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Insurers have already raised rates for ships crossing the strait by as much as 60%.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Aflac generated nearly $19 billion in revenue last year, which marked a 1.2% increase over the previous year, according to an earnings release.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Inflation in Japan highest in two years Rice prices in Japan more than doubled in May, spiking 101.7% year over year and marking their largest increase in over half a century.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Bezos invited President Donald Trump to the wedding, the Journal reported, though Trump will not make the trip due to scheduling conflicts.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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How much does Wildland Trekking camping trips cost?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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