hikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of hike
1
as in increases

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as in trips

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hikes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hike
1
as in strolls
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure she hiked along the trail around the pond

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2
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
Verb
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 Fed funds futures are pricing in a more than 76% likelihood that the central bank hikes interest rates at its September policy gathering, according to CME's Fed Watch tool . — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
  1. increases
  2. trips
  3. strolls
  4. lifts
  5. climbs
  6. treks
  7. walks
  8. raises
Noun
  • Military experts ​expect it to call for further spending increases aimed primarily at deterring China from starting a conflict with Taiwan ​that could also draw Japan into a prolonged war.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, employers may freeze future merit increases or ultimately part ways with the employee.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • Patrick Michaud, a police spokesperson, said Thursday that Barnes has made four trips to Chicago this year and spent about 18 days in total traveling there.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • For Chesney, who grew accustomed to long bus trips while coaching at the lowest levels of college, UCLA’s luxury travel, by comparison, seems manageable.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of trips
Verb
  • Except, that is, when a breezy new prospect strolls in and reminds us why the genre has been a TV mainstay decade after decade.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
  • That said, to ensure your pooch gets to romp around in the summer sun, too, add the Town of Falmouth Dog Park to your list for off-leash fun, and The Knob for leashed, shoreline strolls.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of strolls
Verb
  • Pear and white-peach notes meet the prawn’s sweetness, and grapefruit lifts the broth.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Joyous Jupiter lifts your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while elusive Neptune inspires your 5th House of Creativity.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Expect rocky ridges and steep climbs, with mountain refuges along the route for meals and overnight stays.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Swim in the 360-acre lake or explore its 29 miles of hiking trails (just be warned, these are some steep climbs).
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • Popular treks include summit Mount Kinabalu, a 4,095-meter (13,435-foot) mountain in Borneo, or week-long treks in the jungles of Gunung Tahan, home to the highest point in pensinular Malaysia, the 2,187-meter (7,175-foot) Mount Tahan.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hikers have trail-tested them on treks in Patagonia, Colorado, and Scotland and in snowy, hot, and windy conditions.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of treks
Verb
  • Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernandez worked walks to open the frame before Marsee chased Senga with a two-run double to right.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Servey regularly walks his 13-year-old Yorkie Scruffy through Lemon Hill Park, but said those walks have changed since Fan Fest ended.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of walks
Verb
  • That raises concerns about how organizations secure environments used for model development, testing, and evaluation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • But that usually happens before a company gains substantial traction and raises a significant amount of money.
    — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of raises

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