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also hiccoughs
as in discontinuities
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
But the unexpected interloper turns out not to be the last of the heist’s hiccups when new team recruit Zen (Rosa Salazar) plugs Parker’s crew full of bullet holes and makes off with the rest of the cash.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid the discussion, a few audio hiccups sounded, before Consuelos grabbed at his chest and looked over toward his wife.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Would seven different visions — eight including the Asics team — be able to successfully come together without any major hiccups along the way?
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Williams said that unhoused residents have become better at complying with the no-encampment zones, though there have been some hiccups in the initial stages.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, Wells Fargo's credit card push hasn't been without its hiccups.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Later in the day, delays pile up as air traffic control systems get busier and small hiccups from earlier flights snowball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite the thousands of people who converged on the stadium, the event went smoothly with few hiccups.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
However, there do appear to be some hiccups in the wings related to this situation, like the home or lease has some challenges baked right in.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Amid the discussion, a few audio hiccups sounded, before Consuelos grabbed at his chest and looked over toward his wife.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Would seven different visions — eight including the Asics team — be able to successfully come together without any major hiccups along the way?
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Williams said that unhoused residents have become better at complying with the no-encampment zones, though there have been some hiccups in the initial stages.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Still, Wells Fargo's credit card push hasn't been without its hiccups.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Later in the day, delays pile up as air traffic control systems get busier and small hiccups from earlier flights snowball.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite the thousands of people who converged on the stadium, the event went smoothly with few hiccups.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
However, there do appear to be some hiccups in the wings related to this situation, like the home or lease has some challenges baked right in.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
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Where the VisEra device does fall short is in its response to light that comes in at an angle because of discontinuities in the metasurface.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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For the most part, essential federal services continue during a government shutdown, but if the shutdown stretches on, delays and interruptions in federal aid, air travel and other services are likely.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The notes — about 30 rows of capital letters, numbers, dashes and parentheses broken into sections — baffled investigators.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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