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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.
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Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Fraga often hikes up mountainsides and drives on backroads to find it.
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Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
Every time management hikes the payout, investors bid up the stock in response.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.
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Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Budget includes limited tax increases The budget aims to increase state revenues by billions of dollars by reforming a tax on healthcare providers, imposing a sales tax for certain software products and limiting tax breaks on large corporations.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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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.
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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.
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Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
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Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
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Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
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Those concerns are growing as demand for AI climbs.
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During their trail treks, Seman would drop his pearls of wisdom.
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Like many Costco members, Ellinger’s devotion comes from weekly shopping treks with his parents.
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Kara talks her out of it, and when Ruthye walks away, Kara turns back to Krem and stabs him multiple times with a sword.
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Luca tries to apologize for that unsuccessfully and then just walks away from the pastry station.
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.
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