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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
The muted Republican reaction in the state and among many lawmakers nationally reflects how incidents that may have once sparked bipartisan outrage are only dismissed as hiccups as Trump stands firm, backed by his allies and supporters.
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Adriana Gomez Licon, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Another potential hiccup: CIAA's request for proposals asks for bids covering 2027 through 2029, but Spectrum Center is already hosting the ACC women's basketball tournament in 2027.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
In the creator's case, especially, the funny hiccup pointed to her daily routine of showing affection through action.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The two fall fast for each other and then, in true rom-com style, encounter relationship hiccups over how Naveen’s not so forthcoming about introducing the out-and-proud Jay as his boyfriend.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adriana Gomez Licon, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Another potential hiccup: CIAA's request for proposals asks for bids covering 2027 through 2029, but Spectrum Center is already hosting the ACC women's basketball tournament in 2027.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
In the creator's case, especially, the funny hiccup pointed to her daily routine of showing affection through action.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The two fall fast for each other and then, in true rom-com style, encounter relationship hiccups over how Naveen’s not so forthcoming about introducing the out-and-proud Jay as his boyfriend.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccup
Noun
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While her book is at times fragmentary and episodic, marked by abrupt discontinuities, the cumulative effect is powerful, eloquently testifying to the horrific consequences of this conflict.—
Rebecca Donner,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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This border or discontinuity is an average of 3–6 miles beneath the ocean floor and 10–60 miles beneath the continents.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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This lag means that professionals may be learning outdated security strategies.—
Amarandhar Kotha,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is a lag between when transactions enter the backlog and deals are announced and the time that Goldman records revenue, Solomon explained.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Starting just seconds into her remarks, and every few minutes over the next hour, some half a dozen attendees either waved signs or shouted interruptions.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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During a hold, students remain in their classrooms and instruction continues without interruption, according to Giardino.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hiccup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccup. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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