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as in climb
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as in trek
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as in to lift
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 hike
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But American families could feel extra sweat this summer as sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump causes price hikes for groceries, new clothes, toys, bikes, strollers and more.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
To help pay for the proposal, Parker has called for hiking the city's realty transfer tax to 3.578% from 3.278%.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The location is family-friendly, with games and hikes geared toward younger campers.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But American families could feel extra sweat this summer as sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump causes price hikes for groceries, new clothes, toys, bikes, strollers and more.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The teens got lost while hiking in a state park March 22, Douglas County Search and Rescue said on Facebook.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
To help pay for the proposal, Parker has called for hiking the city's realty transfer tax to 3.578% from 3.278%.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
Noun
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The mayor was facing a steep climb in a crowded field of Democrats.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The president is sure to take notice as his party braces for an uphill climb in its effort to retain its House majority next year.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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When McCarthy's elder son was 19, the duo embarked on an epic trek, walking the 500 miles of the Spanish trail, Camino de Santiago.—
Emma Kershaw,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Malik launched his Stairway to the Sky Tour in November 2024 after rescheduling the trek following his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s death.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bravo’s comments about Woodley come after the pair were first spotted strolling in Paris together last month.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The United States defends their women’s world hockey championship with a 7-5 win over Canada. 2016 — Kris Jenkins hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Villanova to the national title with a 77-74 victory over North Carolina — one of the wildest finishes in the history of the NCAA Tournament.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shutting off fossil fuels isn’t an option when the priority is lifting hundreds of millions into the middle class.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the complexities of contract negotiations extended far beyond the final proposals of 4% cost-of-living increases for teachers’ raises and thousands of additional staff members.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By offering reliable information and storytelling, Broadway Collection helps travelers plan their trips effectively.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Their trip, scheduled for spring will represent the private spacecraft's 31st mission and the first ever made up entirely of women.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trailing 2-0, the Mets’ first two hitters reached base against left-handed reliever Brendon Little when Lindor walked and Juan Soto singled.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The segment displayed an image of Wallen walking off the stage. 'Get me to God's country': Morgan Wallen abruptly leaves 'SNL' stage Ego Nwodim accidentally prompts audience to curse on 'Weekend Update': 'Lorne's gonna be mad' One moment of the show may have left the network's censors unhappy.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead of getting other nations to lower their trade barriers, these groups want the U.S. to protect its manufacturers by raising tariffs and discouraging imports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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