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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
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Baltimore’s water infrastructure certainly needs attention but rate hikes are not the only solution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Lloyd is worried that his insurance company will hike his price further under the new rules.
—Jake Bittle, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Experts say higher tariffs are typically passed on to the consumer, and if enacted, Trump's tariff hikes will likely mean higher costs for Americans.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Baltimore’s water infrastructure certainly needs attention but rate hikes are not the only solution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
If your home is not damaged and your temporary living expenses are modest, keep in mind that filing a claim goes on your record and can hike your insurance costs.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Lloyd is worried that his insurance company will hike his price further under the new rules.
—Jake Bittle, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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The track achieved the longest climb to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a solo male artist, taking 32 weeks to reach the summit in March 2024.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Jan. 2025
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With eight minutes left in the third period in Pittsburgh, the Columbus Blue Jackets were down by two goals, playing without their No. 1 center, Sean Monahan, and staring at a steep climb in a building that’s never been welcoming to them.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Wander the dramatic coastline of Crystal Cove State Park or challenge yourself with a trek to Emerald Bay Overlook.Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Elephants on parade: Family seen strolling down a mountain road A family of elephants was spotted taking a walk down a mountain road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation orders had been lifted and the fire, which began in West Hills, was 35 percent contained as of Friday afternoon.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Kenneth Fire triggered evacuation orders that have since been lifted as forward progress of the fire stopped, Cal Fire reported.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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That policy had already shifted, but an analysis found the county should go even further to discourage any increases in density in those areas, given how many structures are already at risk.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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But several former chiefs with deep experience in LAFD tactics said most of the more than 40 available engines could have been pre-deployed to fire zones before the Palisades blaze started, while others were kept at stations to help with the increase in 911 calls.Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Rams worked quickly to arrange for families to accompany players on the trip.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Following that Salford game, City return to Premier League action on Tuesday with a trip to Brentford.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Doubs eventually walked off the field and to the locker room with two trainers assisting him.Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Owners love them for all kinds of activities, like walking, hiking, and sightseeing.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration asserted that any free speech concerns are superseded by a national security interest over the app’s ties to China, raising alarm that the Chinese government could access Americans’ data or covertly manipulate TikTok’s content algorithm.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Gwendoline’s questions about the outside raise a few important reminders about the Innies.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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