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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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
After the information session, join staff for a short hike to practice citizen science skills.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Melissa’s Second Chances Staff and, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Typically a sleepy corner of the investment world, money market funds have surged in popularity since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in early 2022.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Here, excursion options include a Bavarian beer fest, a hike, and a German Language lesson.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
After the information session, join staff for a short hike to practice citizen science skills.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Kulina prefers an active lifestyle: walks, hiking and running in the yard.
—Melissa’s Second Chances Staff and, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Typically a sleepy corner of the investment world, money market funds have surged in popularity since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in early 2022.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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The moves complicate an already tough climb for Democrats to reclaim control of the Senate.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Despite recent progress, Black workers in Colorado and across the country continue to face a steeper climb toward job security than their white counterparts.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The storm that brought heavy rain and mountain snow to the West Coast is making the trek across the country to bring a significant snowstorm to the Northeast this weekend.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ballerini is also currently on her headlining Kelsea Ballerini Live On Tour 2025 trek, which recently visited Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
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While much of Europe shivers in the winter, Asturias enjoys mild weather, with locals strolling along beaches in winter without jackets.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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But Twain liked to be able to stroll to downtown Hartford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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That puts the order on hold while relevant challenges are litigated – unless the Justice Department can convince an appeals court or the Supreme Court to lift the hold.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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By 2050, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans for 50 to 60 percent of Japan’s electricity to come from renewables, including biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and offshore wind as well as solar—with a controversial increase in nuclear-power production filling in the gaps.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Trust has yet to identify a concrete reason behind the precipitous drop in South Dade’s homeless population beyond a countywide increase in outreach efforts.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Smiley, 28, changed careers to become a travel advisor and is on track to book $1 million in trips for her clients this year, up from roughly $800,000 in 2024.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Most grocers that are implementing restrictions on eggs are limiting shoppers to two dozen per trip.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Judge, meanwhile, led all of his peers in home runs (58), RBI (144), walks (133), OBP (.458), slugging (.701), OPS (1.159), wRC+ (218) and fWAR (11.2).—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Or walking the runway for Chanel, Moschino, and Fendi.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The event raised $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research.—
Allyson Portee,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, when the Super Bowl was held in Las Vegas, for example, $40 million was raised by the Convention and Visitor’s Authority and the other $20 million by the Super Bowl Host Committee.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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