Synonyms of hiccups

hiccups

noun

variants also hiccoughs

plural of hiccup

as in interruptions

a break in continuity

the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interruptions
• intervals
• hiatuses
• gaps
• pauses
• lulls
• interludes
• intermissions
• discontinuities
• parentheses
• lags
• interstices
• spaces
• interims
• windows
• interregnums
• time lags
• commas
• suspensions
• lapses
• discontinuances
• caesuras
• bumpers
• adjournments
• interspaces
• respites
• entr'actes
• rests
• subintervals
• recesses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• runs
• stretches
• continuities
• continuations
• processions
• progressions
• continua

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hiccups

Josh D’Amaro’s been at the helm of the Walt Disney Company for about five months now, and — a couple blockbuster-size hiccups aside — things are going relatively well for the Bob Iger replacement. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026

This seems especially true if there are hiccups in correct window measurement or ordering, which can lead to long delays and projects dragging on and on. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026

There haven’t been any blatant hiccups through two 90-minute practices as Purdy develops noticeable chemistry with two new targets in Evans and second-round pick De’Zhaun Stribling. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

This unisex hat from Columbia is the answer to all your hat hiccups, with a moisture-wicking headband and UV-blocking sun protection fabric. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

How motivated the Cowboys’ ownership group is to get the Super Bowl back to Arlington is up for debate, but the World Cup proved that any logistical or structural concerns that stemmed from a couple of hiccups back in 2011 no longer exist. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

While the rest of the world responds to movements made elsewhere, the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City can reasonably expect to secure most, if not all, of their summer targets without many hiccups. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Our best advice for avoiding delays, hiccups and frustration on the way to vacation. — Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 8 July 2026