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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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as in climb
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Recent Examples of hike
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The Methuselah Trail, located in Inyo National Forest near Big Pine, California, was recently named one of the best hikes in the world by AllTrails.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The step marked the first rate reduction since April, when the bank hiked rates to 46% in the wake of the controversial arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, which sent the Turkish lira tumbling.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Especially on a hot day, after a long hike, or after using a pair of uncomfortable shoes, many may feel tempted to slip off their footwear to drive more comfortably.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The Methuselah Trail, located in Inyo National Forest near Big Pine, California, was recently named one of the best hikes in the world by AllTrails.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Noun
The proposal would have hiked taxes on real estate transfers over $1 million to raise money to pay for homelessness services.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The step marked the first rate reduction since April, when the bank hiked rates to 46% in the wake of the controversial arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, which sent the Turkish lira tumbling.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
Verb
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Shelling, also known as beachcombing, is strolling along the seashore in search of seashells.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Outside of the spa, stroll the Lichtentaler Allee, a famous park dotted with sculptures, rose gardens, and Belle Époque architecture.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Detroit Thermal is asking a judge to lift a temporary restraining order from doing work in Lafayette Park's Mies van der Rohe district to build an underground steam heat network.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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And Boatright delivered another electric ending for the Stars of Storrs, hitting the three to lift the team built around UConn alums to a 78-76 victory over the Green Mountain Men, mostly Vermont alums, in the second round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in Syracuse on Monday night.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Defending champion Tadej Pogačar launched a signature attack on the final climb to Pla d'Adet, taking both the stage win and a time advantage over his main rivals.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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In addition to hiring both a trainer and nutritionist, Tobin prepared for the physical aspect of the climb by running up and down an Olympic-style ski jump and sand dunes.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Interestingly, her debut full-length is the greatest gainer at the moment, even though her current trek focuses on the music presented on her third project, Hit Me Hard and Soft.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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She is next scheduled to perform in Las Vegas for two nights that conclude the trek, which initially kicked off in Los Angeles on Aug. 28.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Travis was was last seen walking on the 5000 block of North 49th Street.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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If the pavement is too hot, the American Humane Society recommends purchasing dog shoes to protect the their paws or walking them on grass.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Attorneys in death penalty cases often raise the issue of past trauma as a mitigating factor for juries to consider when deciding punishment.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Certain travel agencies have seen a decline in travel as the cost of living increases.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Mamdani proposes permanent additional 2% tax increases for earners making over $1 million and raising corporate taxes.—
Zohreen Shah,
ABC News,
26 July 2025
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While Trump has expressed excitement over his state visit, in particular, there are already protests taking place against his trips.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Book a room at The Sunset Inn in Sunset Beach to get in some beach time during your trip.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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