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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
Robert Prinz, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act without offsetting spending hikes or tax increases would widen this chasm substantially.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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
On April 3, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission will vote on a Metropolitan Transportation Commission proposal to close the vibrant Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Trail used by people who bike, hike, commute and walk across it every day.
—Robert Prinz, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act without offsetting spending hikes or tax increases would widen this chasm substantially.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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
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The summit push then takes four to seven days as hikers slowly ascend the mountain before making one final 10-12 hour climb to the mountain's peak.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The song leads in its 55th week on the chart, wrapping the longest climb to No. 1 in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 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
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From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie, to strolling around an artistic arrondissement, taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Evacuation orders were lifted Sunday, allowing residents to return to their homes.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 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
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While inflation has cooled considerably from its peak above 9% in June 2022, the Federal Reserve wants to drive the annual rate of price increases to 2%, a goal that remains elusive.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The basilica holds significance to Francis, who usually visits the church before and after trips abroad, as well as after hospital stays.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sixty-eight percent of parents of millennials and Gen Zers say their kids are partaking in the scheduling of activities on the family trip.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Found free street parking and walked to the convention center.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Threw our guitars around, destroyed the stage, walked off.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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By comparison, Fine raised less than $1 million between November 26, 2024, and March 3.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The use of online genetic databases by law enforcement has also raised concerns about personal privacy rights.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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