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also hiccough
as in discontinuity
a break in continuity
the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups
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Recent Examples of hiccup
Would seven different visions — eight including the Asics team — be able to successfully come together without any major hiccups along the way?
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Williams said that unhoused residents have become better at complying with the no-encampment zones, though there have been some hiccups in the initial stages.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, Wells Fargo's credit card push hasn't been without its hiccups.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Later in the day, delays pile up as air traffic control systems get busier and small hiccups from earlier flights snowball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Williams said that unhoused residents have become better at complying with the no-encampment zones, though there have been some hiccups in the initial stages.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, Wells Fargo's credit card push hasn't been without its hiccups.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Later in the day, delays pile up as air traffic control systems get busier and small hiccups from earlier flights snowball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccup
Noun
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Her use of repetition and discontinuity communicate her inquisitive approach to breaking these strictures.—
Elizabeth Mangini,
Artforum,
1 Sep. 2025
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Any degradation or discontinuity in the data, whether in terms of quality or quantity, could negatively affect the model's forecasting skill, scientists warn.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
Noun
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When gaming, the TV has Auto Game Mode and Game Accelerator, which together, reduces input lag and leads to more responsive gameplay.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though still on the books, the protocols established for broadcasting in 1927 might seem to be a classic instance of technological-cultural lag.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Policies come with roadside assistance, trip interruption protection and a loaner car while your vehicle is being repaired.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Hiccup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccup. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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