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Recent Examples of hitchhike
Prosecutors said Hague hitchhiked to Anchorage the day after he was interviewed by troopers.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your journey may not be as dramatic as Bob Dylan hitchhiking from Minnesota to Greenwich Village.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The crew has been in medical quarantine since March 18 to protect their voyage from hitchhiking germs.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
The two often hitchhiked home for the weekend.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Your journey may not be as dramatic as Bob Dylan hitchhiking from Minnesota to Greenwich Village.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The crew has been in medical quarantine since March 18 to protect their voyage from hitchhiking germs.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
The two often hitchhiked home for the weekend.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitchhike
hitch
Verb
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On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Fleas will plague you and your animals with itchy bites, then hitch a ride indoors to infest your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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“Hitchhike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitchhike. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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