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as in strolled
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
she hiked along the trail around the pond
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as in lifted
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 hiked
Analyst Sam Margolin also hiked his price target to $69 from $47.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
All were welcome – some rode bikes, others hiked, and after the ride, the celebration continued at Trek, with a Pilates class, pizza, and a raffle.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Given the persistent threat, the president of Yardeni Research hiked the probability of a stock market meltdown that includes 1970s-style stagflation to 35% this year from 20%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Barney Scout Mann hiked the PCT in 2007 and for nearly two decades provided support for hikers in San Diego, including hosting them at his house with his wife and driving them to the southern terminus.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
And in Season 11, before the game even started, castaways hiked 11 miles through the Guatemalan jungle—a 24-hour trek in 100-degree heat that resulted in one collapse, one biceps tear, one vomiting spell, and one puncture wound from a poisonous tree barb.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
But Marcel, his older brother, and their cousin, Georges Loinger, posed as Boy Scout leaders taking their troops camping, then chaperoned their charges through perilous train journeys and hiked with them through the Alps to Switzerland.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Crews hiked to the remote part of the trail and found the man unable to walk.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
All were welcome – some rode bikes, others hiked, and after the ride, the celebration continued at Trek, with a Pilates class, pizza, and a raffle.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Given the persistent threat, the president of Yardeni Research hiked the probability of a stock market meltdown that includes 1970s-style stagflation to 35% this year from 20%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Barney Scout Mann hiked the PCT in 2007 and for nearly two decades provided support for hikers in San Diego, including hosting them at his house with his wife and driving them to the southern terminus.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
And in Season 11, before the game even started, castaways hiked 11 miles through the Guatemalan jungle—a 24-hour trek in 100-degree heat that resulted in one collapse, one biceps tear, one vomiting spell, and one puncture wound from a poisonous tree barb.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
But Marcel, his older brother, and their cousin, Georges Loinger, posed as Boy Scout leaders taking their troops camping, then chaperoned their charges through perilous train journeys and hiked with them through the Alps to Switzerland.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Crews hiked to the remote part of the trail and found the man unable to walk.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiked
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The family finished their drinks and strolled leisurely back into the show.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bagpipers, local Irish organizations, Union members, Irish dance groups and high school marching bands from across the country strolled along, passing out beads, candy and other small things.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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My evident happiness was catching, and my mother, too, was lifted out of her depression.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Golden State put up a fight — lifted by the energy of Malevy Leons and strong play from Podziemski and Porzingis — to cut the deficit to just 13 going into the final quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns entered the ninth inning with a 7-3 lead, but Thomas Burns hit two Rebels and walked another batter.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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As of this week, the effort had raised $3,855.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Michigan City United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association, which sponsors the event, has raised more than $130,000 in the last 18 years alone, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gleicher, an infertility specialist now based in New York, and his young family were eating dinner at Bice when his daughter Anja wandered away from their table.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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His resume also includes finding a patient with dementia who wandered away from a care facility and tracking down a bank robbery suspect.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This has elevated the need for specialists who are not only knowledgeable about destinations but also adept at managing the complexities of today's travel environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Known for layered interiors infused with cinematic flair, Durham Ranch is quintessential Fulk—his distinctly Western take on Americana, elevated with chic accents and designed with entertaining in mind.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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So there sauntered Judge, one of the most stoic sluggers in a sport full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sara sauntered across campus in a swarm of girls, who delighted in practicing their English skills on her.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiked. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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