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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
This weekend getaway spot is great for couples who love unique stays and want to start the day with a hike and end it with a glass of wine on the private terrace.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Looking for a hike with one of the most rewarding steps-to-vista ratios out there?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
This weekend getaway spot is great for couples who love unique stays and want to start the day with a hike and end it with a glass of wine on the private terrace.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Spotify has repeatedly hiked prices for its premium subscription in an attempt to improve profitability.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Gas surges to highest level since 2022 As the cost of crude climbs, so do the prices of gasoline and other fuel that keep equipment, cars, buses, delivery trucks and airplanes running.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Shaffir resurfaced in late March following his latest trek.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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As of now, the Arirang World Tour — the group’s first trek since completing their mandatory military service — keeps BTS on the road until March 2027.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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Every once in a while, the TV would display the now ubiquitous images of Suspect One and Suspect Two, who had been caught by surveillance cameras, wearing backpacks and strolling near the finish line moments before the explosions.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Spend the day at the lifeguarded beach and stroll the three-mile boardwalk along the oceanfront for loads of action, from street entertainers and live music to bike rentals and ice cream shops.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Benedictine recruit came up with nine huge saves for the shutout to lift visiting Sandburg to a 1-0 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over district rival Andrew in Tinley Park.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The productivity boom, in this reading, isn’t lifting all boats.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Step-backs, deep 3s, power drives, trips to the line – every element of their games was on display, and every possession seemed to raise the stakes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Providence coach Mark Smith feels the turning point came during a spring break trip to Louisville.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vander Luitgaren walked and Ryan Johnson then forced a 2-2 tie with an RBI single.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guy struck out eight and walked.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Member associations had appealed to soccer’s governing body to raise prize money because of cost concerns.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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