hitchhike

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 Aquatic organisms can hitchhike in this water, and be introduced when the water is released at a new port. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024 In this last appearance, Phil flies to Florida and spends a very Dunphy day with his parenting role model, eating pancakes, hitchhiking, and learning family lore. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024 In late August, a third Kunst brother, Pete, hitchhiked across the country to walk with his siblings for three days. Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024 Sarah is hitchhiking when Everett picks her up in his VW van. Present-day Everett was revealed as Mel’s biological father in the Virgin River season five Christmas special. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hitchhike 

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“Hitchhike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitchhike. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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