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 hiked
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present perfectof hike (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The authorities have since attempted to woo the youth, and parliament has hiked penalties for leaking exam papers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Samsung has hiked the prices of its memory chips as supplies remain tight.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Whirlpool has hiked prices this year across its range of washers, dryers, refrigerators and stoves—and plans to raise them again in the summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Century shares have run up 194.3% over the past year, and Kaiser’s stock has hiked up 91.3%.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
"So them convicts has hiked over this way already," said the voice of Gettysburg distinctly.
From The Furnace of Gold by J. N. Marchand
