glitch

noun

Definition of glitchnext
as in problem
informal an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.

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Recent Examples of glitch By pitting different mathematical approaches against each other, the team can determine whether their simulations reveal genuine fluid physics or merely phantom software glitches. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The software glitch was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Disruptions to those communications, from a deafening crowd, technical glitch or presidential security measure, can present problems for coaches and teams. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 My biggest issue, however, was a persistent glitch where the unit would randomly power down while driving. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glitch
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  1. problem
  2. issue
  3. trouble
Noun
  • The problem is two of the guys have started dating between last year and this year.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In an Austin school district where buses are equipped with cameras, Waymos were recorded illegally passing them more than twenty times in the past school year—a problem that persisted even after the company tried to fix it.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of problem
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  • Brian Romick, the president of Democratic Majority for Israel, put out an issue framework last month in an attempt to move the conversation from the language to the actual policy.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The topic has become a major issue in midterm races, showcasing just how concerned the public is about the Southwest's water future.
    — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of issue
Noun
  • According to a new Guardian poll, 95 percent of Americans think that the United States is in the midst of an affordability crisis with many reporting trouble affording necessities like gas and groceries.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bell is the latest celebrity to speak out about troubles obtaining SAG-AFTRA health insurance.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
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