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as in trips
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as in strolls
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
she hiked along the trail around the pond
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as in lifts
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 hikes
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Every time management hikes the payout, investors bid up the stock in response.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
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And here’s the key point — those gains weren’t driven by massive increases in spending.—
William J. Bratton,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But such is the risk-reward of attempting to get ahead of the game in such matters before cost increases.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pivotal moments Once the countdown hits zero and the towering Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off, Blackwell-Thompson hands over to Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director at Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center in Houston.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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To, be in this moment where, uh, the audience lifts out of themselves and comes into a collective state of feeling.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Individuals with the most climbs get their names on the trophy.—
Anne Schrager,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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When a job candidate arrives for an interview, the interviewer walks them to the kitchen for a beverage.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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