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also hiccoughs
as in interruptions
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 hiccups
Despite the pitching hiccups Friday night, the offense continued to produce.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Evolution isn’t without its hiccups.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
There were some hiccups for Bubble Up along the way, however.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Perhaps most telling, for all the hiccups and moving pieces, the 11 wins tallied by Padres starting pitchers so far are tied for fifth-most in the majors.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
David Mandell said the procedural hiccups are indicative of the group’s broader failures to understand the existing scientific literature on autism as well as past meetings.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Moton is signed through 2027, but given his age (31) and recent injury hiccups, the Panthers could decide to move on from him before his deal is up.
—Mike Kaye
april 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Evolution isn’t without its hiccups.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
There were some hiccups for Bubble Up along the way, however.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Perhaps most telling, for all the hiccups and moving pieces, the 11 wins tallied by Padres starting pitchers so far are tied for fifth-most in the majors.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
David Mandell said the procedural hiccups are indicative of the group’s broader failures to understand the existing scientific literature on autism as well as past meetings.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Moton is signed through 2027, but given his age (31) and recent injury hiccups, the Panthers could decide to move on from him before his deal is up.
—Mike Kaye
april 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Residents can generally expect to use household electrical appliances without interruptions, according to the company.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Sow cilantro seeds at intervals in spring and late summer to provide a continuous supply of tasty foliage followed by the beneficial blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That means closing gaps quickly, improving leadership alignment and ensuring teams are focused on what drives results.—
Sue Mysko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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One of the most glaring gaps lies between the infrared and millimeter-wavelength radio observations, but the Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) would fill much of it.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There are also sections called a Cup of Tea with Meg, conversational pauses that feel like sitting across from someone who is not trying to sell you anything.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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More often than not, the request gets the big kids’ attention, and chaos ceases (pauses) as the three of them roll around singing while Marc and I stand in the doorway kvelling.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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