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also hiccough
as in interruption
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
If a hiccup appears, respond methodically by trimming waste and setting a review date, then follow through calmly.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The Uruguay World Cup team dealt with a travel hiccup ahead of Monday’s opening match against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Just be sure to read the fine print, as a hiccup could stand in the way of the gold.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hiccup
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
The Uruguay World Cup team dealt with a travel hiccup ahead of Monday’s opening match against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Just be sure to read the fine print, as a hiccup could stand in the way of the gold.
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hiccup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccup
Noun
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The breakdown came after years of increasingly frequent complaints about train delays and service interruptions.
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Community members repeatedly told the Fort Worth school district to reinstate former principal Shayma Alzubi — with a few interruptions — during a board meeting Tuesday.
Noun
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Lower-risk bridges with lighter traffic and sound materials may qualify for longer intervals.
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.
Noun
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The Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned for 2026 after a three-year hiatus.
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While this feed is going on hiatus, there are many other ways to keep up with the best leadership insights from HBR.
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That pause is the whole story for anyone who holds an insurance policy, because some of the rules in the firing line decide how the algorithms that price your cover are allowed to behave.
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If someone urges you to splurge, smile, breathe, and pause.
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And that gap has real consequences.
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The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready.
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“Hiccup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccup. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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