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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
Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Zach Cross, followed by his wife Grayson and father Tim, hikes up Springer Mountain to the Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail to start his thru-hike, Monday, May 1, 2023.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Fraga often hikes up mountainsides and drives on backroads to find it.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
For 58-year-old Conny Randolph of Ochopee, who works in the area and regularly hikes the Everglades trails, the impact on the environment was top of mind.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Zach Cross, followed by his wife Grayson and father Tim, hikes up Springer Mountain to the Southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail to start his thru-hike, Monday, May 1, 2023.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Fraga often hikes up mountainsides and drives on backroads to find it.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
Noun
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Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Omnisend has historically offered salary increases on a quarterly basis, so this cadence isn’t new.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Ridetop is another ideal house—and often booked for corporate group trips, small meetings, and family reunions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Perfect for anything from coastal getaways and city strolls to casual office days, the Toccin Drew Pleated Wide-leg Trousers make any outfit feel fresh.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The top lifts off and converts into a pendant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Players can’t put pen to paper until the moratorium lifts just after noon on July 6.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Zoo veterinarians and staff will closely monitor the cubs and observe their behaviors like making small climbs, scratching through substrate and calling to one another when startled.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Made from a merino wool blend, these socks are naturally moisture- and heat-regulating, meaning Dad will stay comfortable on long, sweaty treks.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Every morning, Mamie Van Doren walks down to the beach near her home in Southern California and sits on the same rock with her feet in the Pacific.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Tom Hanks, otherwise known as Woody, walks the red carpet at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles on June 9.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Encumbered by antlers up to four feet tall and forty pounds in weight, a bull raises its immense jaws, antlers tilted toward his spine, and races through the woods until reaching safer ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Hikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikes. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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