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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
In the case of Greenland, these not-so-minor hiccups proved a bridge too far for many.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Ariel Jurado blanked Team Rubio for five innings, a trend Panama’s bullpen mostly followed without hiccups until Puerto Rico loaded the bases in the ninth and Willi Castro drew a walk to drive in the tying run and force extra innings.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Those hiccups can slow down cases by at least a month.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Clearly the shares of alternative asset managers and even the big investment banks got to valuations built for brisk deal flow and few hiccups.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco apparently had a few hiccups at their wedding last year.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Self-esteem hiccups are likely when the Gemini moon activates Mercury.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
And there have been other hiccups.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
The summit also suffered from scheduling hiccups.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
Ariel Jurado blanked Team Rubio for five innings, a trend Panama’s bullpen mostly followed without hiccups until Puerto Rico loaded the bases in the ninth and Willi Castro drew a walk to drive in the tying run and force extra innings.
—Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Those hiccups can slow down cases by at least a month.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Clearly the shares of alternative asset managers and even the big investment banks got to valuations built for brisk deal flow and few hiccups.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco apparently had a few hiccups at their wedding last year.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Self-esteem hiccups are likely when the Gemini moon activates Mercury.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
And there have been other hiccups.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
The summit also suffered from scheduling hiccups.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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Iran has reasons to limit the trade interruptions.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brent, the global benchmark, may climb further in the days ahead after the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait started reducing oil production amid a near-closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway, adding to interruptions affecting worldwide energy supply and exports.—
Christine Burke,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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El Nino and La Nina events occur at irregular intervals, typically every 2 to 7 years.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, large weeds may need to be weakened over time by reapplying boiling water at 2-week intervals until the weeds stop regrowing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 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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In practice, the audience fills in the gaps.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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CodeWall was tasked with identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in McKinsey’s Lilli chatbot, which the consulting firm rolled out in 2023 (and is now used by most McKinsey employees and clients).—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This prevents the blockages that cause breathing pauses.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Over time, such pauses can cause corrosion and structural damage that needs to be repaired before operations can fully resume.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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