hitchhike

verb

ˈhich-ˌhīk How to pronounce hitchhike (audio)
Definition of hitchhikenext
as in to hitch
to travel by securing free rides another one of those novels in which the hero undertakes a journey of self-discovery by hitchhiking around the country

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Recent Examples of hitchhike How Invasive Plants Are Introduced Sometimes, seeds of invasive plants quietly hitchhike over from other countries in shipping containers or on the shoes, clothing, and luggage of travelers. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Dreesen moved to Los Angeles, living on $1 a day and hitchhiking to The Comedy Store, begging for a set and bonding with other impoverished comedians. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 The two traveled to Chippewa County, Michigan, and hitchhiked to Kincheloe once the car broke down, officials said. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hitchhike
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  • Others rented bicycles to pedal around the 8-mile island loop, pausing to climb the stairs to Arch Rock, shop for fudge, and relax over a drink at Pink Pony before hitching the last tender back to the ship.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Looks like an entire orbital launchpad could be hitched to a semi-truck and driven anywhere on Earth, thanks to space launch provider Rocket Lab.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Hitchhike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitchhike. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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