hiked

past tense of hike

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Recent Examples of hiked The firm also hiked its price target on shares to $318, signaling more than 30% upside. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Last year, the county also hiked its motor fuel tax and added a 1% grocery tax replacing the state’s grocery tax that was set to expire as ways of generating additional revenue for the county. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The entire hike takes between four and six months to complete, but is broken down into seven individual sections that can each be hiked in about two to four weeks. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Earlier this year, Sony hiked the prices of all its consoles and the cost of its gaming subscription, PlayStation Plus. Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 The 42-year-old ran, climbed and hiked 14 to 18 hours a day through heatwaves, storms and wildfires. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 For their inaugural voyage, the Hens hiked to the Jackal Hut near Camp Hale, outside of Leadville. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiked
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Eva Longoria strolled through the streets of Spain in a black and white dress that truly has no limits.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Tromso, the northernmost football club in the world to win a major national trophy, having lifted the Norwegian Cup in 1986 and 1996, are tricky opponents.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • WorldView-3 lifted off on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and has been orbiting Earth ever since.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The actor has also walked the runway during New York Fashion Week and even starred in a Jacquemus campaign in 2025.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Gavin Williams allowed two runs on three hits over 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven and walked two.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Extended deployments of carriers – which can have more than 5,000 sailors and Marines on board – have raised concerns about the impact not only on the ships but on service members.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Mangione’s lawyers raised concerns when he was first charged in both jurisdictions that the 28-year-old was unfairly being tried twice for the same crime.
    Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In both cases, a child that Tyler Boebert was watching wandered away from Congresswoman Boebert’s home, according to 9News.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Hunters and Firebells, who would play the following day, wandered the grounds in full uniform.
    Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since the team returned to training, with second-team head coach Ryan Richter elevated to interim boss of the first team, the Union has taken off.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With that, Carpenter — who’d performed his loose, eccentric opening set barefoot and in shorts — sauntered out looking noticeably more dressed-up.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The duo sauntered on the screen with margaritas (made with Astral Tequila) in hand.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

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