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
Concerns from severe weather to tech glitches and aircraft issues can significantly delay flights.
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Everything works well unless GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or simply unavailable because of a technical glitch.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That event gained infamy for numerous technical glitches and a main event called rigged by many fans, including some sports and Hollywood heavyweights.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Sep. 2025
During an emergency hearing about the website problems, the government said a technical glitch was to blame.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Everything works well unless GPS signals are jammed, spoofed or simply unavailable because of a technical glitch.
—Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
That event gained infamy for numerous technical glitches and a main event called rigged by many fans, including some sports and Hollywood heavyweights.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 15 Sep. 2025
During an emergency hearing about the website problems, the government said a technical glitch was to blame.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitch
Noun
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The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mild listeriosis — which can cause fever, diarrhea, or other stomach problems — gets better without treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The issue continues to gain momentum.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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While many millennials and Gen Zers would like to buy a home, their finances are not on the level necessary to get approved for a mortgage, and lenders favoring male potential homeowners could exacerbate the issue.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That means putting limits on marketing and on the types — and frequency — of gambling — for everyone, not just those already in trouble.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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No franchises are seemingly in danger of relocating, but its best bet might be to hope that trouble arises in another city.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Glitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitch. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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