HIKES Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

hikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of hike

as in increases

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as in trips

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hikes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hike

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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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 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

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Noun

The 2026 tournament has instituted significant ticket price increases, and overall growth in media rights and sponsorship fees may push the tournament’s revenues close to $700 million this year.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Consider the case of Wells Fargo , a stock with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12 that had a quarter that was roundly disliked by the analyst community, despite some perfunctory price target increases.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

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Dos and don’ts for home Keep trips outside the house to a minimum on heavy smoke days.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
After coming up short in his first four trips to the World Cup, Messi could further bolster his greatest-of-all-time résumé with a second championship.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of trips

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Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026
My mornings began with iced coffee walks along the shore, and afternoons unfolded between beach reads, bike rides, and sunset strolls through town.

— Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of strolls

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Stand at the boat ramp below the hillside at first light, and the steam lifts off the current in slow curtains while birds cut silhouettes through a sky that has no business being that beautiful.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
The marketing style resonates equality across age groups and lifts purchase intent.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of lifts

Noun

Hikers who charge up the first climbs often end up stopping repeatedly, while those at a sustainable pace keep moving for hours.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Under his guardianship, the race has become a constant traveller, with a dozen foreign grand départs, and less formulaic, finding new finishes in the Vosges, Jura and Massif Central, throwing in more cobblestones and punchy late climbs.

— Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of climbs

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This slim Breaknet pair is under $50, goes with everything, and is supportive enough for long treks from the TSA checkpoint to your gate.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026
More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.

— Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Definition of treks

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Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Daily nature walks and naturalist talks give you the chance to learn about the plant and animal life on the island, and the resort’s Nature Center helps kids further connect with the outdoors through crafts and other activities.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of walks

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Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Diaz's go-to no-gear routine is one minute of squats, one minute of high knees, and one minute of calf raises.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026

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