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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
But those are mere hiccups compared to the much larger complications Coop will have to face in season 3, which was renewed ahead of its second season in February 2026.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Following numerous delays, hiccups, and strategic reboots, Apple is finally set to unveil a new, more personalized Siri.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Though there were some hiccups on opening day, fans generally agreed that the venue had a lot to offer for KC concert-goers.
—Emily Curiel
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Vote centers appeared to operate without hiccups throughout the Bay Area as of Tuesday afternoon.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Technical hiccups aside, the Chicago show was an exceptional kickoff to what looks to be a monumental tour of the year.
—Mark Braboy, VIBE.com, 31 May 2026
Travel may come with a few more hiccups than usual this month, with Mercury slowing to a retrograde on June 29 and a general undercurrent of logistical friction.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
The customization means the trains operate a little differently in every place, but one consistent refrain has been delayed schedules and early-service hiccups.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
There were a couple of minor hiccups with the recipes, too.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Following numerous delays, hiccups, and strategic reboots, Apple is finally set to unveil a new, more personalized Siri.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Though there were some hiccups on opening day, fans generally agreed that the venue had a lot to offer for KC concert-goers.
—Emily Curiel
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Vote centers appeared to operate without hiccups throughout the Bay Area as of Tuesday afternoon.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Technical hiccups aside, the Chicago show was an exceptional kickoff to what looks to be a monumental tour of the year.
—Mark Braboy, VIBE.com, 31 May 2026
Travel may come with a few more hiccups than usual this month, with Mercury slowing to a retrograde on June 29 and a general undercurrent of logistical friction.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
The customization means the trains operate a little differently in every place, but one consistent refrain has been delayed schedules and early-service hiccups.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
There were a couple of minor hiccups with the recipes, too.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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Most policies cover trip interruptions only when a government issues an official evacuation order or a destination becomes uninhabitable due to a natural disaster.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Representatives from dozens of agencies, incuding the New Jersey State Police, discussed the potential of cyber attacks, infrastructure interruptions, and infectious diseases.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Kesha didn’t stray far from her high-energy start, only using three interludes at separate intervals as opportunities to change into a new attire.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Fill in some of the scientific gaps about our solar system and the universe beyond with us.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Find opportunities for legislative or policy fixes to address gaps in the law that limit the state's ability to intervene effectively.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Anthropic, one of OpenAI’s top competitors, has proposed mechanisms for coordinating pauses on advanced AI development if systems become too powerful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Anthropic, one of OpenAI’s top competitors, has proposed mechanisms for coordinating pauses on advanced AI development if systems become too powerful.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Fortune,
5 June 2026
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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