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as in increases
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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
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
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
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Success, Guerra said, will depend in part on whether the county will contribute its portion of the property tax increases, and on officials’ ability to attract new, for-profit businesses to the area.—
ANNIKA MERRILEES,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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But so did a Platte County measure to cap future property tax increases, which still has a court batle before it.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Us Weekly that Swift was planning two separate girls’ trips to make sure all her friends can attend her bachelorette party.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The traditional 13th day of the Iranian New Year brought families together for picnics, music and nature strolls.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Owning even a few hours of exclusive Masters coverage lifts the value of Prime Video’s entire sports portfolio.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to the company, this can reduce uphill effort by around 30%, lower overall exertion by roughly 32%, and decrease heart rate during climbs by up to 34%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Short, steep climbs, rocky tread, and tight turns mean those miles feel long.—
Tim Neville,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Guests enjoy priority access to Golf du Mont d’Arbois, while other activities include hiking, overnight treks, canyoning, mountain biking, exploring the nearby medieval village, helicopter tours or paragliding.—
Ramona Saviss,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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From an overwater bungalow in the Bahamas to an art-forward hideaway steps from jungle treks in Trinidad, these are some of the most memorable places to stay in the Caribbean right now.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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That’s a question as Baiamonte walks away thinking of the words of his father.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Francisco Lindor has already drawn 10 walks this season, and Robert has drawn nine.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their union, which raises money for scholarship programs, and sick and wounded police officers, has cut ties with their outside fundraising vendor TCI America.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Hikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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