hikes 1 of 2

plural of hike

hikes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hike

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hikes
Verb
As if on cue, Guerrero’s 98 year old father hikes up the hill to greet us, with the aid of two walking sticks and a machete hanging from his makeshift belt. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Target posts earnings beat, hikes outlook Target on Wednesday posted quarterly earnings that were boosted by tariff refunds and raised its full-year guidance, as the retailer shows more signs its turnaround is taking hold. Sean Conlon,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 Kings Island hikes price of its season-long Fast Lane passes for 2027. Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2026 As someone who hikes with my dog all the time, this is the kind of behavior that makes responsible dog owners want to pull their hair out. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Markets are pricing in a 36% chance the Fed hikes rates at its policy meeting next week, according to CME FedWatch. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 And, if the Fed hikes rates and lenders raise theirs in response, these returns could be even higher. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Nancy Palmer, who regularly hikes the trail with her husband, Rodney, pointed to the alligator warning signs. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 29 June 2026 Anyone who hikes in Angeles National Forest is likely familiar with Red Box Picnic Area. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
Noun
  • As velocity increases, clear priorities, aligned teams, measurable results and predictable processes are critical.
    George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If approved, the increases would take effect when the new six-story, 5,537-space parking garage opens, according to a county staff report.
    Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As part of the campaign, TAT is running trips that bring filmmakers, producers, influencers and cultural figures into these locations along both a B2B track focused on production logistics and a B2C track aimed at travelers.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the ghosts of flower power rose from their graves and cursed the entire Sex Squadron with a thundercloud of paranoia from all the bad acid trips ever to hit Haight-Ashbury.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Erika Girardi strolls in, followed by Teddi Mellencamp and her new Rachel Maddow power-lesbian haircut.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Reacher is a behemoth who strolls into towns in the South and the American heartland.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its auto-empty dock holds weeks of debris without manual intervention, while intelligent carpet detection automatically lifts the mop pad to keep rugs dry.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meta's $18 billion social media settlement lifts a legal overhang that some analysts said could clear the way for a wave of new AI product launches.
    Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hikers contend with steep climbs, boulder fields, exposed roots, mud, stream crossings and rocks upon rocks upon rocks.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There have been steep climbs, stretches of extreme heat, missed turns and even warnings to watch out for rattlesnakes.
    Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Encore, encore Several artists return for another trip on their current treks after successful initial stops.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Step right off the property onto miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, or ride the complimentary gondola down to historic downtown for instant access to iconic box-canyon treks, cascading waterfalls and world-class fly fishing.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In walks an attractive similar-aged young lady seeming to require assistance, and that was my pivot point.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Police said Strode walks with a cane, usually wears sunglasses and carries a medical alert necklace.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • An Indian institution that’s built its operations around a foreign foundation model has no real recourse if that vendor raises prices, withdraws the model, hits new export restrictions or gets caught in a geopolitical dispute over chip access.
    Sajal Singh, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Israel, like many countries, raises money by selling bonds to investors, who then receive repayments with interest after a specified time period.
    Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

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