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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
Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But Lovell and Haise rebound from the disappointment and the launch goes off without a hitch.
—ArsTechnica, 29 June 2025
Clement Obropta, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Another couple got hitched in front of the golf course’s water feature in their finest deathrock garb.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Noun
The plot splits the team up, with Riker (Jonathan Frakes) leading efforts to ensure the flight goes off without a hitch.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
But Lovell and Haise rebound from the disappointment and the launch goes off without a hitch.
—ArsTechnica, 29 June 2025
Verb
And Mackie is right that, increasingly, Hollywood has hitched its wagon to intellectual property over original ideas — and the stars have, too.
—Clement Obropta, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
Another couple got hitched in front of the golf course’s water feature in their finest deathrock garb.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
Noun
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Hazards such as stump holes, ash pits, and hazard trees (snags) are still present within the burn area.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that a transaction could be finalized in the coming weeks, barring any last-minute snags.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The lifestyle took its toll on Anthony, who bounced between motels, arrests and stints in juvenile detention.—
Ashley Schwartz-Lavares,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Larsson feisty: Larsson closed out his summer stint with another quality effort, one that included a first-quarter four-point play as part of his 14-point first half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Rivera fired his Taser at Feliz, then got into the car on the passenger’s side and threatened to shoot Rivera as a physical struggle ensued, according to body camera footage, as another officer attempted to yank Feliz out of the vehicle.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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Squirrels love to yank new plants out of the ground.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Palm trees line the shore, and a paved oceanfront trail connects Wailea to a series of smaller beaches and coves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The Secret Service received a warning about a possible attempt on President Donald Trump’s life 10 days before he was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, but failed to alert the local law enforcement agencies tasked with securing the event, according to a government report released on Saturday.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Villa failed to secure Champions League football after losing 2-0 against United on the final day of the season, with Martinez receiving a red card after fouling Rasmus Hojlund outside the penalty area.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Paired with the gray-ish green color palette, sparse decor, and dark atmospherics in the Institute itself, the bleak vibes may be enough to turn some viewers off for good, especially those horror purists who tune in hoping to be terrified rather than just bummed out.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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In a lot of ways obviously, devastated and bummed out.—
Mike Fitzpatrick,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
Noun
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While a lot of good can come from a cup of cloud coffee, there also can be risks.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The police can’t really help, unless Jeanne refuses to take custody, in which case social services will step in — but there’s a risk the siblings could wind up permanently separated.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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During her tenure with the city, Townsend was the deputy commissioner of trials and investigations overseeing the Correction Department’s disciplinary system.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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During her tenure, Corey spearheaded new print and digital sections while building on The Sun’s long tradition of investigative journalism.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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