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as in increases
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as in trips
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as in strolls
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
she hiked along the trail around the pond
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as in lifts
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 hikes
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Every time management hikes the payout, investors bid up the stock in response.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Typically, the Fed hikes rates or keeps them steady to tame inflation.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hikes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But that exemption is expected to end this year, as the new bill hikes the state unemployment threshold.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikes
Noun
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Do electronic shelf labels lead to price increases?—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The on-stage ceremony was visually inspired by a plaza in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that is known for weddings, which Himede visited during one of their many trips to the island in preparation for the show.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Mars and Earth align once every 26 months to allow for interplanetary travel, trips to the moon could take place every 10 days, Musk claimed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lock mode proved invaluable on loose climbs, Hill Descent took the stress out of steep drop-offs, and Auto seamlessly shuffled between two- and four-wheel drive as conditions changed.—
Fergus Scholes,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hoka loyalists have worn them in a range of conditions on trails around the world, from wintery hikes in the Grand Canyon to slushy treks in Iceland.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The half-day, full-day, or overnight treks start in McMillan, Michigan, about 90 miles east of Marquette.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The extraordinary overture, disclosed by Maxwell’s lawyer during her virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, raises further questions about accountability and transparency.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Grassley said the Arctic Frost timeline, starting with the FBI under Thibault in 2022 and expanding under Smith, raises questions about how aggressively federal investigators pursued Republican lawmakers and organizations while shielding the process from oversight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Hikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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