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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 sophomore season didn't face any hiccups because of Ifeachor’s exit.
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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
There were still some hiccups defensively, but that’s to be expected from a 20-year-old defenseman.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite the hiccups, travel companies are pushing their chips into the pot.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Congressman Himes did not have a bad case of the hiccups.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
After a few hiccups of saltwater, Meadow splashed her little arms against the waves.
—Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Peterson noted that tracking six months of indexes can smooth out the hiccups to show clearer patterns.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
In short, outages in Azure or Microsoft 365 aren’t just technical hiccups—they’re operational emergencies.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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
There were still some hiccups defensively, but that’s to be expected from a 20-year-old defenseman.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite the hiccups, travel companies are pushing their chips into the pot.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Congressman Himes did not have a bad case of the hiccups.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
After a few hiccups of saltwater, Meadow splashed her little arms against the waves.
—Kareema Bee, Parents, 31 Dec. 2025
Peterson noted that tracking six months of indexes can smooth out the hiccups to show clearer patterns.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
In short, outages in Azure or Microsoft 365 aren’t just technical hiccups—they’re operational emergencies.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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The sudden sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or intimacy can feel both embarrassing and unsettling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airline traffic will be reduced by 10% across 40 locations starting Friday amid staffing interruptions.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Users can also select between four timer settings at one-hour intervals.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the chili is in a microwave-safe container, then use the defrost setting to heat it in short intervals until thawed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Newcomers this year include Ming, Ressence, Leica, Studio Sarpaneva, Konstantin Chaykin, Fortis, Fears, Bianchet, Artya, and Artisans de Genève, along with two brands returning after long hiatuses, HYT and Zenith.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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After several hiatuses, the buckets returned in 2016, 2022, and 2023.—
Ben Kelly,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As financial inequality widens, Vivian Tu, SoFi’s new Chief of Financial Empowerment is tackling the systemic gaps traditional advice ignores.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Spearheaded by The People's Union USA, these spending pauses have lasted anywhere from 24 hours to one week.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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This resulted in the disruption of non-essential public services, including pauses in funding and federal employee salaries, the closure of national parks and administrative delays across federal agencies.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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