hike
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Phillip Jefferson suggested the central bank may need to hike rates if inflation doesn’t cool soon.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
They upgraded EchoStar’s stock to a strong buy with a $115 price target, implying a 25% hike from current trading levels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
One example that hit the headlines was the hike in New Jersey Transit train tickets.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The device maker’s recent price increases for iPad and Mac, and a potential hike for iPhone prices, will likely drive a slowdown in unit growth, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
On our last morning, I arranged for us to take a sunrise hike.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
We like to go on hikes and walks around Santa Monica.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Any sign that war related inflation was causing generalized price hikes would be "a warning sign," that might require interest rate hikes, Macklem added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
When stock-market leadership is as narrow and stretched as it is now, a negative earnings season or data that signals interest-rate hikes could make risk assets more vulnerable.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The company said the shortfall in its software and infrastructure business was tied to clients spending on memory ahead of price hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“I bet you get tons of free food,” Amanda says, and hikes her thumb back toward where Bo stands in the dining room.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
Nor was she in the mood to admit that her relationship with business had worsened after she hiked National Insurance tax for employers.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
But then the Bank of Japan hiked rates, the Fed stood pat and now oil prices have fallen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
In addition, there was an element of demand destruction, especially in Asia, where flights were canceled, rationing was imposed and import duties on oil were hiked, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
He hiked his price target to $2,000 from $1,500 in a note titled ‘New Era in Memory.’
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Styx shoved one end of the stick through the bandanna knot, then hiked the pack up over his shoulder, like a real old-timey hobo.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
Not long after, the Bank of Japan surprised markets by hiking rates and delivering a hawkish press conference.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
If the government’s issuance of debt starts to overwhelm what the market demands, some yields might rise even if the Fed isn’t hiking rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He thought that meant she wasn’t interested in him, when, really, she just wasn’t interested in hiking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The pair are thought to have been out hiking when they were caught up in the blaze, which spread rapidly through the province on Thursday.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
They occasionally came upon a dirt road or a hiking trail, and the ram trotted across casually, while our friends crept across cautiously.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing hike
Sports and Hobbies
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
What Does the Fed's Raising Interest Rates Mean?
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Unit 13
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
