hikes 1 of 2

noun

plural of hike
1
as in increases

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2
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
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 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 Nancy Palmer, who regularly hikes the trail with her husband, Rodney, pointed to the alligator warning signs. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 29 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 Anyone who hikes in Angeles National Forest is likely familiar with Red Box Picnic Area. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 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
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
Noun
  • If cooking dinner every night feels repetitive and exhausting, online grocery delivery is your ultimate solution to simplify weekly meal planning, eliminate stressful trips to the store and get fresh ingredients brought straight to your door.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Even short trips require a lot of stuff, with multiple outfit changes a day a certainty.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
Definition of trips
Verb
  • In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Definition of strolls
Verb
  • According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
    — David Szondy June 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Regardless, Higgins, who runs a security firm, said unauthorized climbs pose immediate safety risks to both the climbers and people below if someone falls.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first true mountain test of this year’s race and the only day to feature some classic Pyrenean climbs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of climbs
Noun
  • Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • During their trail treks, Seman would drop his pearls of wisdom.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of treks
Verb
  • To learn more about the real-life locations used in the series, Boudreaux walks us through the Lone Star locales used to tell this South Texan story.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The movie opens with a modern-day museum tour guide, Olivia (voiced by Allison Janney), who walks guests through exhibits celebrating cinema history.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of walks
Verb
  • At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
    — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of raises

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