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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
If the situation in the Middle East stabilizes, the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil prices stabilize in the mid-$80s (WTI), the Coterra merger closes on schedule in Q2, and integration proceeds without major hiccups.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Even before the mozzarella cart letdown, a few service hiccups kicked off one dinner.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
On April 2, West attempted a comeback Los Angeles comeback concert, a performance that Rolling Stone noted was filled with hiccups.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
So far, the hardware has had a few hiccups (not having enough water in the bowl and, at a different point, not being able to dump the waste overboard due to a frozen line), but those seem to be resolved.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which notched its first astronaut mission in 2020 and has flown more than a dozen since, also had several hiccups with its hygiene system.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Throughout the show, Ye worked out his stage hiccups in real time without launching into a tirade.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
At the scene of the crash on Friday, Woods had hiccups the entire time he was questioned, continuously moved his head from side to side during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight, the sheriff's office alleges in the affidavit.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Even before the mozzarella cart letdown, a few service hiccups kicked off one dinner.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
On April 2, West attempted a comeback Los Angeles comeback concert, a performance that Rolling Stone noted was filled with hiccups.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
So far, the hardware has had a few hiccups (not having enough water in the bowl and, at a different point, not being able to dump the waste overboard due to a frozen line), but those seem to be resolved.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which notched its first astronaut mission in 2020 and has flown more than a dozen since, also had several hiccups with its hygiene system.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Throughout the show, Ye worked out his stage hiccups in real time without launching into a tirade.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
At the scene of the crash on Friday, Woods had hiccups the entire time he was questioned, continuously moved his head from side to side during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight, the sheriff's office alleges in the affidavit.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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In real-life scenarios, the AI chatbot excels at rapidly resolving problems for customers, from changes to trips, to navigating travel interruptions.—
Lizeth Beltran,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, other types of interruptions, like lunch breaks, hurt productivity when workers return to a task.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But established turf needs to be watered at semi-regular intervals, and this will depend on the turf species.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stress Some fitness trackers measure heart rate variability (HRV), which is the variation in the time intervals between heartbeats.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 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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Bloodzebra shows there’s much meaning to be gleaned in the gaps between surface and interior.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the agency issued more than 500 payment pauses, which is a 240% increase over 2024, according to agency data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Drummers’ timekeeping is fluid; even at its most rocksteady, it’s enlivened by tiny, imperceptible pauses and hiccups.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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