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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
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The usual malcontents raised hell when the Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike in 2025, but that’s the cost of maintaining and improving the grid.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
His disappearance renewed attention on the unsolved case of aerospace engineer Monica Reza, who disappeared months before while hiking.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Gerhardt Konig took to the stand in his own defense on Wednesday, offering a far different account from what his wife testified happened on the hike last year.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The usual malcontents raised hell when the Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike in 2025, but that’s the cost of maintaining and improving the grid.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Molly, a border collie, had been hiking with Johnston across mountainous terrain in a remote area of the Arahura Valley on the west coast of the country’s South Island.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
His disappearance renewed attention on the unsolved case of aerospace engineer Monica Reza, who disappeared months before while hiking.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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Orlando City heads west after a two-week break, trying to snap out of a brutal early-season slump, but the Lions face a steep climb against a Los Angeles FC squad that hasn’t conceded a goal this year.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The trek was in support of his 2025 LP American Heart, while the Wanted Man tour takes its name from a track off that album.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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The only way to Son Doong is on foot—a trek of a day and a half.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Every year, Hakone illuminates its cherry blossoms and stays open late on several nights for visitors to stroll the grounds.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Severino struggled with his control, walking five and throwing just 49 of his 91 pitches for strikes before he was lifted after 3 1/3 innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump has also made statements that lifted markets, only to see the gains quickly disappear after increasing his military threats.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Christians around the world mark Holy Week, the Catholic Church in the United States is reporting a notable increase in attendance and interest in joining the faith.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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In their initial trips to the plate in the second inning, Caglianone doubled, Collins doubled him home, and Isbel singled to score Collins.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The trip to the moon will take about four days.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even a little boy walked up to her and asked to give her a hug.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nawrocki allowed an unearned run and struck out 12 while walking 2.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The school also received a Rotary Club grant, and its PTA also raised a significant amount of money.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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