How to Use hike in a Sentence
- We hiked some of the shorter trails.
- The state keeps hiking the tax on cigarettes.
- I hiked myself onto the ledge.
- We spent the afternoon hiking around the lake.
- She hiked 10 miles in the hot desert sun.
- There's talk of hiking the eligibility age.
- Our neighbors spent their vacation hiking the Rockies.
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How does one hike out with one shoe?
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Marjorie “slim” Woodruff,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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Guests will hike a loop trail through the park.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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No one planned to hike down to the water.
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Jasmin 'iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are lots of bugs and ticks when hiking.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Alpine hiking with botany and wildlife.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Avoid hiking at dusk, dawn or at night.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rolex hiked the prices of its gold timepieces at the start of the year.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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To extract it, just pull it out of the ground and hike it out.
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Lauren Steele,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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And — My shoulders hike up with a chill.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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This is the first time the airline has hiked its bag fees in two years.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Don't hike at dawn, dusk, or at night, when bears are most active.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Don't hike at dawn, dusk, or at night, when bears are most active.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The man left his party to hike alone, Keller said.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Others called it a strange outfit to hike in.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
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Families can hike, walk or do a boat tour.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The two friends who joined the owner and dog hiked out of the canyon as planned.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can hike across or sled down the bright-white dunes.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Citi hiked to $320 from $270 a share.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The couple was forced to hike through deep snow back to the trailhead.
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Autumn Barnes,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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The streamer hiked prices again last week across its three major tiers.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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The man had been hiking with a group of rock climbers, Willer said.
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Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Crews hiked to the remote part of the trail and found the man unable to walk.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Or hike the more than 70 miles of trails running through the state park.
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Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
- We went for a hike around the lake.
- The school lost a number of students after the tuition hike.
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That’s just one part of the hike.
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Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The pay hike amounts to a buck an hour.
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Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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These hikes come at a pivotal time.
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Essence,
2 Jan. 2026
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Rising gas prices from the war drove some of the hikes.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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But the hike is well worth the journey to get there.
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Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Long walks and hikes keep my body moving and my brain calm.
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Jamilee Hoglind,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The hike to the cirque and back to the trailhead is six miles.
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Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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No cuts in 2026 — or even a hike?
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The union has been looking for a 5% pay hike.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Can’t afford a spill—the bag is from two price hikes ago.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Hiring has dropped over the past year, as have pay hikes—for some.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here's our guide to all the best hikes, shopping and things to do there.
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The Arizona Republic,
24 Feb. 2024
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Maybe get a little bit wet and muddy on your hike.
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Annie Daly,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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The hikes will be followed by a star party.
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Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The free hike is geared for those 10 years and older.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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And the hike that's highest on her bucket list?
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Want tips on which hikes to take, tours to book, or the best nearby scenic drives?
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Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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That’s why the union is looking for a 25% hike.
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Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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When do the price hikes go into effect?
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Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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When do the price hikes go into effect?
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hikes are part of a wider increase in prices by drug makers.
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Chris Morris,
Fortune Well,
18 Jan. 2024
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In some areas, those price hikes could be even steeper.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Markets now price 82% odds of a hike by year-end.
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Benzinga,
Freep.com,
23 May 2026
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Here’s a list of premier autumn hikes and scenic drives.
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Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Plot out your stops, hikes, or viewpoints here, and pack some snacks for the road.
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Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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With this price hike, that number is now even higher.
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Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The overall decline has led to rate hikes the past five years.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The overall decline has led to rate hikes the past five years.
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Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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