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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
The summit also suffered from scheduling hiccups.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The five-day summit in New Delhi, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opened with its share of hiccups.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
However, not even Biles is immune to travel hiccups, GOAT-status notwithstanding.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
On-ice hiccups have been rare for the Warriors this season, who last lost on January 22 at Edina in a game that was scheduled for the Hockey Day Minnesota rink in Hastings but was moved inside at the last minute due to frigid temperatures.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Burns made eight starts as a rookie last season, and between flashes of brilliance, also had some hiccups, including a disaster of a second start where he was tagged for seven runs while recording just a single out at Boston’s Fenway Park.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
When planning a girls’ trip, the goal is good times and happy stories, not planning hiccups or, at worst, a bout of drama.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Díaz participated in the Dodgers’ first day of official workouts Friday, throwing a clean bullpen session without any hiccups.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Organizers sought to take advantage of existing infrastructure but there still been hiccups getting the Cortina sliding venue and the Santagiulia ice hockey arena in the city of Milan finished on time.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The five-day summit in New Delhi, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, opened with its share of hiccups.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
However, not even Biles is immune to travel hiccups, GOAT-status notwithstanding.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
On-ice hiccups have been rare for the Warriors this season, who last lost on January 22 at Edina in a game that was scheduled for the Hockey Day Minnesota rink in Hastings but was moved inside at the last minute due to frigid temperatures.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Burns made eight starts as a rookie last season, and between flashes of brilliance, also had some hiccups, including a disaster of a second start where he was tagged for seven runs while recording just a single out at Boston’s Fenway Park.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
When planning a girls’ trip, the goal is good times and happy stories, not planning hiccups or, at worst, a bout of drama.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Díaz participated in the Dodgers’ first day of official workouts Friday, throwing a clean bullpen session without any hiccups.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Organizers sought to take advantage of existing infrastructure but there still been hiccups getting the Cortina sliding venue and the Santagiulia ice hockey arena in the city of Milan finished on time.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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But late Thursday, the company sent a news release naming Brian Kletch as the new owner, saying the business will remain in operation without any closures or interruptions in production.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hungary blocked a new package of EU sanctions on Russia in response to interruptions in Russian oil supplies that pass through Ukraine, and vowed to veto any further pro-Ukraine policies until oil flows resume.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Work on the area in short intervals and check it frequently.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 16 laps are split into four intervals, marked by a sprint every four laps.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mo works with students and their families, often translating for parents and helping bridge cultural and language gaps between school and home.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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This synergistic process ensures that the perovskite layer is not only formed quickly but is also structurally superior and free of the typical interface gaps.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the Heated Rivalry season finale, this seclusion shapes many defining (and tension-heavy) moments between the pro-hockey-playing protagonists, from free-flowing conversations in the living room to cuddles around the firepit and deep, reflective pauses by the water.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shawn joins us a moment later, and he is reserved, not hostile but preternaturally wary, measuring out his words with pauses and deference cut with self-possession.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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