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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
Ian Baker
july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2025
In a recent Reddit post, the woman vented about an awkward hitch in an upcoming international vacation with one of her best friends.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 July 2025
Stacy Lambe, People.com, 26 June 2025
Sure, folks are talking about Jeff Bezos finally getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez, reportedly in Venice, Italy.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The clever bit is that neither truck nor trailer requires modification to accept the dolly, which connects to a truck’s standard fifth-wheel hitch but supplies a smart kingpin.
—Ian Baker
july 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2025
In a recent Reddit post, the woman vented about an awkward hitch in an upcoming international vacation with one of her best friends.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 July 2025
Verb
The episode then ends with a surprise twist after Issa backs out and Paul Baker ends up getting hitched to Anton, with the two sharing a loving kiss after growing closer to each other all season.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 26 June 2025
Sure, folks are talking about Jeff Bezos finally getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez, reportedly in Venice, Italy.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
Noun
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Then comes the other source of snags: the differences among partners that develop as any plan comes together.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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The back-and-forth over the yearlong negotiation process has hit another snag after apparent mixed messaging between the city and the union.—
Alex Brizee
July 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 July 2025
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Months before making her debut as Orange Is the New Black's Nicky Nichols, Natasha Lyonne did a quick stint on Weeds as Tiffani.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her directing portfolio includes stints on Hulu’s Reprisal, Apple’s See, Netflix’s Dear White People, The Punisher and Altered Carbon, and Starz’ American Gods, among others.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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About half of them worked to yank the women off each other while the rest cordoned off the scene with outstretched arms.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Starbucks yanked its full-year forecast in October, shortly after Niccol took the reins of the company and months before Smith joined.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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All of these people are narcos, somehow connected to the drug world.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Subscribe and connect with us on our website: awakenerspodcast.com Aditi Machado is a poet, translator, and essayist.—
Awakeners
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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New England remains winless against LAFC — now 0-3-1 going back to 2017 — and has secured just two wins in its last 16 regular season matches.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for the latest DraftKings UFC promo code offer and secure this welcome bonus.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sandler, because of that punim of his, is good at playing bummed, but this scene demanded more shading — anger, charm, cockiness.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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But, yeah, I was bummed to kind of put the team in that spot.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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The study also found that swapping potatoes for whole grains lowered diabetes risk even more.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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And that has had a chilling effect on taking risks, especially since shows have gotten more and more expensive.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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During his tenure, Cater has pursued a progressive agenda that has included medical debt forgiveness, college savings accounts for newborns, and a new sales tax to fund roads and parks.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Cantrell’s tenure had already been marked by public controversy, most recently over a French Quarter trash dispute.—
Jasmine Baehr , David Spunt , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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