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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
Over the past few years, the county has done relatively well ensuring the process is safe, efficient and without major hiccups.
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Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is determined to ignore hiccups in the bond market over the past few days, writing it off as standard practice.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Construction ran behind original expectations, the rink is smaller than a regulation NHL ice surface, and there were hiccups with its test events earlier this month.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
About that Ting Ting, the new internet service in the Village, started rolling out its fiber-optic cable in the fall – not without a few hiccups, according to residents.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Still, there’s going to be hiccups along the way.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Most believe that more time is required before returning to full efficacy — and, even then, the first post-surgery appearances won’t be without hiccups.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The sophomore season didn't face any hiccups because of Ifeachor’s exit.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In mid-December, Indiana’s state Senate shot down new maps bolstering the GOP after a heavy pressure campaign to pass the maps by the White House — the latest in a string of hiccups in Republicans’ attempts to redraw maps in their favor.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is determined to ignore hiccups in the bond market over the past few days, writing it off as standard practice.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Construction ran behind original expectations, the rink is smaller than a regulation NHL ice surface, and there were hiccups with its test events earlier this month.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
About that Ting Ting, the new internet service in the Village, started rolling out its fiber-optic cable in the fall – not without a few hiccups, according to residents.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
Still, there’s going to be hiccups along the way.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Most believe that more time is required before returning to full efficacy — and, even then, the first post-surgery appearances won’t be without hiccups.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The sophomore season didn't face any hiccups because of Ifeachor’s exit.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In mid-December, Indiana’s state Senate shot down new maps bolstering the GOP after a heavy pressure campaign to pass the maps by the White House — the latest in a string of hiccups in Republicans’ attempts to redraw maps in their favor.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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Officials do not expect interruptions in water service during the work on the Gest Street water main.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But his season’s been interrupted at two different intervals, with rib and hamstring injuries.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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One study, with adolescents, used the experience sampling method, in which people answer questions at random intervals throughout the day.—
Michael Prinzing,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many older athletes, celebrated for beating the odds or for being the oldest, return despite setbacks and hiatuses from competition.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coverdale has served as the grounding vocalist for Whitesnake since 1978, with a few brief hiatuses.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The real conversation should be about accelerating academic growth, closing achievement gaps and supporting educators — not building another bureaucracy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2026
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The aircraft was built with seams and gaps that allowed the metal to expand at extreme speeds and altitudes — an advantage in flight, but a liability on the ground.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Funding was eventually restored after a series of lawsuits that challenged payment pauses, eligibility requirements and requests from the federal government for sensitive citizen data.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
1 Feb. 2026
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The president works in the first lady’s suggestion, and pauses, turns and points to her after delivering the line during his speech.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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