hikes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hikesnext
plural of hike
1
as in increases

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2
as in trips

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hikes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hike
1
as in strolls
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure she hiked along the trail around the pond

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2
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 Synonyms for hikes
  1. lifts
  2. raises
  3. expeditions
  4. excursions
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
Noun
  • The recent expeditions to previously unexplored areas, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, have added over 300.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Previous expeditions had already mapped the ancient city completely.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • Girardeau also works as a deckhand for Newport Coastal Adventure, which offers ocean tours and sightseeing excursions.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There are multi-course dinners, trivia and other daytime entertainment, live music in lounges, evening shows, and even port excursions.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of excursions
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