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 Goodman was hitchhiking in the days following the festival when a driver stopped to give him a ride. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 There are dozens of examples of invasive marine species hitchhiking on ships and threatening ecosystems around the globe. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 One couple had to hitchhike for more than 40 miles to reach safety. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Next, she is picked up by Ju Gang-chan while trying to hitchhike. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hitchhike
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  • For programmers, hitching their wagon to a large-scale tech platform is often worth giving up consumer data and revenue.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After sunset, when everyone lopes back from the beach, there are a few couples hitching their gear onto motor scooters and a few families carrying babies, bags, and boards, toddlers in tow.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
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“Hitchhike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitchhike. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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