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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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Bear star went shirtless on the hike in the California heat, before the pair grabbed coffee nearby.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jeremy Allen White flaunts his ultra-toned body while hiking shirtless in Los Angeles on June 2.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Noun
In fact, expectations are that the Fed pause will last through the year, with chances increasing of an interest rate hike in early 2027 if inflation continues.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The Bear star went shirtless on the hike in the California heat, before the pair grabbed coffee nearby.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Verb
Companies have hiked rates and slashed polices in recent years leaving Californians across the state searching for relief from their insurance leader.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jeremy Allen White flaunts his ultra-toned body while hiking shirtless in Los Angeles on June 2.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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The simple math shows that the climb’s virtually impossible.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Eight riders were stranded nearly 100 feet in the air on Thursday evening after a roller coaster in Texas stopped during its vertical climb.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Further afield, there are cycling tours through local villages, treks through rainforests, even cable car rides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The best treks were clustered in the Greater Caucasus mountains, not far from the Russian border.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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All closures were lifted about five hours after they were put in place.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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While a 100kW motor is far too small to lift a commercial airliner, the Strathclyde team views this success as the definitive proof of concept.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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That was the largest increase in the plant’s more than 30-year history, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since 2019, the National Poison Data System has fielded a nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to overdoses or side effects from injectable weight loss drugs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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There are 36 villas here, a line-up of restaurants and bars, walking trails through primary forest, open-air massages, an immaculate lawn tennis court, two spas and a boutique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar concerns were raised about the merger of the SAG and AFTRA health plans in 2017, which was followed by a significant curtailment in benefits a few years later.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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Set to retail for $5,385, discounts were offered to those who preordered the trolley as part of a crowdfunding drive that raised roughly $1 million.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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