hitch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hitchnext
1
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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2
as in stint
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position signed on for a three-year hitch in the army

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hitch

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verb

ˈhich How to pronounce hitch (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in to bum
to travel by securing free rides her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college

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Recent Examples of hitch
Noun
But once again, the party went without a hitch. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 19 June 2026 In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Verb
Some pests come into the country on livestock and tropical fruit; others hitch rides on shipping crates, wooden pallets, foreign travellers and their pets. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Meanwhile, the Ravens have hitched their future to two intriguing, young coaches — coach Jesse Minter and 30-year-old offensive coordinator Declan Doyle — which should infuse the franchise with life. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
  1. snag
  2. stint
  3. yank
  4. connect
  5. secure
  6. bum
  7. risk
  8. tenure
Noun
  • His administration has hit numerous snags in court, with judges reaffirming that the Constitution gives states — not the federal government — authority over elections.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Gurman claims the foldable is still on track to arrive later this year, despite chatter about manufacturing snags.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Long distance was said to have contributed to the December 2025 split that coincided with the end of his two-season stint with the Fins.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • This move comes shortly after his release from the Toronto Blue Jays, where his major league stint was remarkably brief.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of stint
Verb
  • Then, five days after the best start of his young MLB career coincided with one of his worst moments, he was yanked after just 2 1/3 innings in Sunday’s 11-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Winco also yanked about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack Firework Devices.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of yank
Verb
  • Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Schabel’s follow-up, the literary adaptation Before Night Falls (2000), also premiered in Venice, winning a special Jury Prize and the Best Actor Silver Lion for lead Javier Bardem, who would go on to secure a Best Actor Oscar nom for the same role.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Great, for once the Leafs won’t bum me out!
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Yet with these new songs out in the world, the three musicians don’t seem particularly bummed not to have their old ones in ready circulation.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • The event will remain part of a weeklong celebration honoring Dudamel’s tenure with the orchestra.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 7 July 2026
  • Early on in his tenure, Vaccarello was somewhat of an underdog.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
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