hike
verb (used without object)
to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
has been hiking
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present perfect progressiveof hike (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Over the past 15 years, Stevanovic has been hiking icy slopes, meditating in deep snow and plunging into frozen lakes as part of a routine he believes offers health benefits and mental clarity.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
The Bank has been hiking rates since December 2021 in an effort to tackle inflation in the UK, which has been much higher than usual and put households under financial pressure.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2023
The Federal Reserve has been hiking interest rates to drive down inflation.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
The U.S. central bank has been hiking rates aggressively and shedding bonds it owns to counter the highest levels of U.S. inflation seen in decades.
From Reuters ● Mar. 7, 2023
The area that Hoang has been hiking is a particularly dangerous area of the park.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
