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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
Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Xavier Godoy, 5, had fallen while on a hike with family on the Abrams Falls Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in early March, according to local news station WLVT-TV.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
What to Know Some municipalities are hiking water rates to cover the cost of the filtration systems to eliminate the chemicals from local drinking water, whereas others are planning to use federal funds.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The 30-year yield rose by 20 basis points, a one-day hike not seen since 2020, when pandemic panic set in.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Xavier Godoy, 5, had fallen while on a hike with family on the Abrams Falls Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in early March, according to local news station WLVT-TV.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some Chinese manufacturers have claimed that several popular high-end companies rely on their low cost and in turn, hike up the prices of their items to consumers.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
What to Know Some municipalities are hiking water rates to cover the cost of the filtration systems to eliminate the chemicals from local drinking water, whereas others are planning to use federal funds.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
Noun
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Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to move in the outdoors—the climb will happen rain or shine.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The stock market’s sharp climb Wednesday comes after four straight days of losses.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ado is also about to kick off an unprecedented tour that will take her to 33 cities around the world and draw over 500,000 fans, the biggest global trek by a Japanese artist ever.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nearby trails for hikers include the trek to Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All to the excitement of onlookers strolling along the avenue, ending at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the day.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Walking, riding, limping, trudging, scooting, strolling — all the various forms of low-speed locomotion — define the experience of being in New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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By 2021, in regions where travel restrictions had lifted, professionals were once again boarding flights—face masks on and negative Covid test results in hand—to attend trade shows.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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Amid a challenging fiscal climate, Baltimore County employees could see a salary increase during fiscal year 2026, according to a $4.6 billion budget proposal outlined by Klausmeier this month.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
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Still, the 2025 year-to-date gross rose to $3.51 billion, representing a 39% increase compared to the same period last year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My new favorite piece for any work trip is The Ultimate Muse Long Sleeve Collared Mini Dress because of how flattering the fit is.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wang was also unsuccessful in his efforts to meet on that trip with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, said a person familiar with the matter.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jesus told the woman to leave her life of sin and walk in a new life of holiness.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dream Pairs Fisherman Sandals $30 $26 at Amazon Last summer, celebrity mom Katie Holmes made a splash walking around Manhattan in fisherman sandals.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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