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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
Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Baltimore’s water infrastructure certainly needs attention but rate hikes are not the only solution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
And as climate risks grow, fewer available options could hike costs for homeowners and push more to public plans.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Experts say higher tariffs are typically passed on to the consumer, and if enacted, Trump's tariff hikes will likely mean higher costs for Americans.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Baltimore’s water infrastructure certainly needs attention but rate hikes are not the only solution.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Key Background Trump has long pushed tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade policy, first hiking tariffs in 2018 that sparked a trade war with China before the two sides reached a trade agreement in December 2019.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
And as climate risks grow, fewer available options could hike costs for homeowners and push more to public plans.
—Sami Sparber, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hike
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George is 24-22 overall at Tennessee State and, at this juncture, faces a steep climb to become a head coach on the NFL level.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The climb brought together survivors and supporters united by a common goal: raising awareness and funding for the disease.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wander the dramatic coastline of Crystal Cove State Park or challenge yourself with a trek to Emerald Bay Overlook.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the 17-year-old makes this dusty trek twice per day, committed to perfecting his backhand on ground balls, creating separation between his upper and lower half on swings off the tee, and strengthening his already laser-like arm through a regimen of regular drills.—
Greg Presto,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The chassis lifts to get over even high doorway dividers, the mops automatically lift when the 10R senses carpet or rugs, and the brushes lift when in mop-only modes or cleaning high-pile carpeting.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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More than 7,300 retail stores closed last year, a 57% increase from 2023, according to Coresight Research.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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While homicides were down, IMPD recorded a 7% increase in the number of non-fatal shootings among kids.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Slightly further afield than some of the other properties on this list, Twin Farms is worth the trip for its unparalleled spa offerings in the lush Vermont mountains.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Next up for the Heat is a quick two-game trip that begins Thursday against the Bucks at Fiserv Forum (7:30 p.m., TNT).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Thompson was killed while walking to an investor meeting in midtown Manhattan.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the video, the couple could be seen entering the Clubhouse at the Avalon at Arundel Crossing in Baltimore before Sydnee, 24, dashes off to the side to join her family members as William walks to take his place at the end of a makeshift silver pathway filled with roses and candles.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Already, at least one biotech startup, Matter Bio in New York City, has raised funds with the aim of repairing the human genome.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump in the campaign repeatedly raised the issue of crimes committed by migrants, but there is no evidence that immigrants are more prone to violent crime.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Hike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hike. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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