hike
verb (used without object)
to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
hiking
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present participleof hike.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Historical market relationships suggest that if the BoJ comes across as being hawkish, or prone to keep hiking rates, market turmoil could follow.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
When it reopened in 2024, a San Francisco Chronicle wine critic noted that Signorello, founded in 1977, raised its ambitions after the fire, tapping new wine-making talent and hiking tasting fees to $175.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Now that it’s clear that the BOJ will continue hiking, the yen is fashionable again,” said Stefan Angrick of Moody’s Analytics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
"It appears the BoJ will pull the trigger and hike in September but then open the door to a potential pick up in the pace of hiking," Paresh Upadhyaya at Pioneer Investments said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The AT is no longer the longest hiking trail—the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, both out West, are slightly longer—but it will always be the first and greatest.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
