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
Now, researchers have found brainwave evidence showing exactly how this self-monitoring glitch occurs.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The biggest glitch came nine weeks out when Andrew Garfield fell out of availability.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Most glitches on major tech systems are fixed quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The biggest glitch came nine weeks out when Andrew Garfield fell out of availability.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Most glitches on major tech systems are fixed quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitch
Noun
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Winning the lottery is supposed to fix all of your problems, but there are some debts that are too great for the big ticket to cover.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The delicate appearance may surprise you since these blooms resist deer, have few pest and disease problems, and can grow in clay soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Despite vocal support from Aspire Capitol Heights families and a concerted effort from school leaders to prove that the school’s fiscal and academic issues could be solved, the board voted 4-1 to deny the school’s charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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One issue that’s affecting Brazil’s immunization campaign as a whole is a lack of vaccine supply.—
Adriana Brasileiro,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The surest sign that the GM of the Dallas Mavericks is in trouble appeared when the team hired another director of public relations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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But that didn’t seem to affect Lola Young, Sombr or The Marias, three alt-rock-leaning acts who have had remarkably less trouble finding pop-world embrace, each of whom received BNA nominations.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Glitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitch. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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