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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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The Ukraine invasion was expected to be a quick operation, but the war has now stretched to more than three years, seeing Russia hike defence spending and secure tighter control of strategic assets.
—Anna Hirtenstein and Alexander Marrow, USA Today, 18 Apr. 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 price hikes will take effect on April 25, the companies said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
The Ukraine invasion was expected to be a quick operation, but the war has now stretched to more than three years, seeing Russia hike defence spending and secure tighter control of strategic assets.
—Anna Hirtenstein and Alexander Marrow, USA Today, 18 Apr. 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
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The stakes are high: Prescription drug spending continues its relentless climb, projected to grow at an average rate of 5% from 2021 to 2030.—
Yasser Almuaala,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The reading outpaced Reuters’ expectations of a 3.2% climb, and compares against 2.4% in March.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The global trek runs though Aug. 22, with stops around North America.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dreams came true on Boylston Street as tens of thousands of ambitious and determined runners conquered the Boston Marathon, crossing the finish line after the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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The value of the credits has increased rapidly as the state’s Public Utilities Commission approved rate increases requested by the companies.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can opt for day rides or overnight camping trips, complete with local delicacies like sweet bread and goat cheese.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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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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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Exposure can also raise the risk of conditions including certain cancers, stroke, asthma, preterm births, dementia, depression and anxiety.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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