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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
Even the great Shohei Ohtani has had recent hiccups or two in games.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The New York Knicks championship parade drew massive crowds to celebrate the team winning the 2026 NBA Finals — but the celebration hasn't been without its hiccups.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
According to Albers, planning an itinerary with another person, exploring new places together, and navigating any travel hiccups that come your way all help to accelerate the emotional bonding process.
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Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Assuming there aren’t any hiccups in the implementation — and there’s no reason to believe there won’t be problems along the way — the United States and Iran will sit down again for direct talks on the nuclear issue.
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Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
When a few hiccups in an entertaining, lopsided win account for a World Cup match’s only blemish, that’s a leap forward for the American men.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Some older smartphones may not allow the jump, and users may need to purchase new devices to keep WhatsApp running without hiccups.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The New York Knicks championship parade drew massive crowds to celebrate the team winning the 2026 NBA Finals — but the celebration hasn't been without its hiccups.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
According to Albers, planning an itinerary with another person, exploring new places together, and navigating any travel hiccups that come your way all help to accelerate the emotional bonding process.
—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Assuming there aren’t any hiccups in the implementation — and there’s no reason to believe there won’t be problems along the way — the United States and Iran will sit down again for direct talks on the nuclear issue.
—
Daniel Depetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Negotiations on that are expected to continue over the next 60 days, which leaves opportunity for hiccups that could derail the agreement.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
When a few hiccups in an entertaining, lopsided win account for a World Cup match’s only blemish, that’s a leap forward for the American men.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Some older smartphones may not allow the jump, and users may need to purchase new devices to keep WhatsApp running without hiccups.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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If interruptions throw you off, step away briefly and return composed.
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The signature tonneau silhouette is reimagined not as a single uninterrupted curve but as a constructed surface, broken into sharp transitions, layered planes and asymmetrical interruptions that radically alter its form.
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On a fickle morning in Miami—the kind where patches of sunshine give way to intervals of torrential rain—Learner Tien has taken shelter deep inside Hard Rock Stadium, the obliging home of the Dolphins, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, and, at the moment, the Miami Open.
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Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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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.
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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.
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The city also stands to face future budget gaps of over $7 billion next year and over $9 billion the year after, per City Hall’s numbers.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 6th House of Work and Wellness, bringing attention to schedules, systems, health habits, chores, and process gaps.
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The two mid-half pauses for hydration (and advertisements) have been met with increasingly loud boos from crowds who are frustrated at FIFA turning matches into de facto four-quarter affairs.
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The pauses have also been criticized for interrupting the spectacle for fans, with broadcasters cutting to commercials.
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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