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
  • Chris Douglas, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan-Flint, called it unlikely that stick prices will go up 50% across the board, noting Canada's modest market share, but wonders what will happen if demand increases.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The real test will come after September 8, when political email volume increases and Gmail users start voting with the Report spam button.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tesla trails self-driving taxi leader Waymo in the number of cabs deployed and trips completed.
    Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Pushing trips later into October or the first week of November could be a sweet spot for fare savings.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 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
  • In one work, a trompe-l’oeil page corner lifts to reveal a world beyond.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on August 26, 2025, for its tenth test flight.
    Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 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
  • And autonomy raises the cost of error, because outputs turn into actions.
    Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Federal Open Market Committee typically raises rates to help tame inflation, which rose faster than paychecks over the year in July and has remained above the Fed’s 2% target for five years.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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