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as in snag
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
there are always a few hitches when you launch a system as complex as this one
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as in to yank
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
kept hitching up his pants because they were too big in the waist
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
she escaped out the window by using a makeshift rope of bedsheets and clothing she'd hitched together
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
hitched the trailer to the back of the car
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Recent Examples of hitch
C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Create a to-do list, even adding times can be helpful, to ensure your gathering goes off without a hitch.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
In 1985, a breeding population of the black-and-white Aedes albopictus mosquito hitched a ride on a Japanese tire shipment bound for Texas.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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Noun
All Campinawe models are built for off-road use, but the Adventure is of course the most rugged and features a 4,850-lb Cruisemaster independent suspension with 3-in lift, Lock 'n' Roll articulating hitch coupler, 33-in all-terrain tires and wraparound fender steps.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Create a to-do list, even adding times can be helpful, to ensure your gathering goes off without a hitch.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Verb
If your cat or dog is outside and not wearing a flea protection product, fleas hitch a ride indoors with them.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
In 1985, a breeding population of the black-and-white Aedes albopictus mosquito hitched a ride on a Japanese tire shipment bound for Texas.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
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But the plan to send US citizens to Kenya has hit a snag, and officials are still scrambling to find other countries that might take them.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Amazon's satellite ambitions hit a potential snag after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night during a launch test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.—
Paulina Likos,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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During his stint at the local broadcaster, Negri met television personality Fred Rogers, who was hosting a children's show at the time.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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After the Heat did not renew his contract, Halberstam worked for many years in sales and broadcast management, including a stint as general manager of Westwood One Sports, from 2002 through 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The Venice Biennale opened its most chaotic and contested edition in recent memory on May 9, with the prestigious Golden Lion yanked from contention after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Investors in Blackstone’s flagship private credit fund sought to yank 10% of their money this quarter, showing that the jitters engulfing the industry may be deepening.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Akindahunsi is not believed to be connected to prior incidents at or around the UCLA campus, Richard Mejia, director of emergency communications, said in a statement.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The company reviewed its safety protocols this week in response to the situation at GKN, which is not connected to Arkema.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The company also secured a massive Pentagon contract on Wednesday, adding to investor excitement for Dell’s growing AI server business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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That means, as some critics of the ban have pointed out, that 18-year-olds will almost certainly bum cigarettes from older friends—the same way younger teens have acquired them since time immemorial.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has posed a severe risk to the Indian economy, as energy supply disruptions have inflated the country's import bill, piling pressure on the rupee that has already been hit by record foreign investor outflows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The resulting harm and risks fall on everyone whose lives are shaped by AI systems.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Cleveland has since turned to Mike Rutenberg to lead the defense as Monken begins his tenure as head coach.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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His tenure at Texas Tech came to a messy and uncomfortable end when he was fired for cause after being accused of mistreating a player with a concussion.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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