1
as in yanked
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 connected
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 fastened
to put securely in place or in a desired position
hitched the trailer to the back of the car
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as in hijacked
to travel by securing free rides
her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college
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Recent Examples of hitched
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
After Season 9 ended with no couples getting hitched, will Season 10 finish up the same way?
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the data center will work on getting hitched to the grid.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The last thing the city needs is a repeat of Victory Park, the anodyne development hitched to the American Airlines Center that, more than two decades after its inception, has only begun to find traction as a vibrant community — and may lose it if its primary tenants depart.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
With Colin and Penelope now happily hitched and raising their son, the new season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his love story with Sophie (Yerin Ha), which unfolds at his mother's soiree of the year.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Kirk hitched himself firmly to the Trumpian wagon, fully embracing a fusion of religion and politics.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This year’s unit, led by Michele Macfarlane, will feature horses hitched to an antique steam fire pumper.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
The cab would be abandoned and the trailer would be hitched to another truck, court documents show.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
After Season 9 ended with no couples getting hitched, will Season 10 finish up the same way?
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the data center will work on getting hitched to the grid.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The last thing the city needs is a repeat of Victory Park, the anodyne development hitched to the American Airlines Center that, more than two decades after its inception, has only begun to find traction as a vibrant community — and may lose it if its primary tenants depart.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
With Colin and Penelope now happily hitched and raising their son, the new season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his love story with Sophie (Yerin Ha), which unfolds at his mother's soiree of the year.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Kirk hitched himself firmly to the Trumpian wagon, fully embracing a fusion of religion and politics.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This year’s unit, led by Michele Macfarlane, will feature horses hitched to an antique steam fire pumper.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitched
Adjective
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The project would add an attached 1,196-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit to an existing 1,997-square-foot one-story house at 305 Vista de la Playa and create a covered porch area.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stop by the attached market to grab sandwiches, wine, and specialty items for later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The gloves were off and the two were grappling at each other’s jerseys for position when Crinon grabbed Wilson by the sweater and yanked him to the ice, effectively ending the fight.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The National Institutes of Health, part of HHS, also yanked dozens of research grants supporting studies of vaccine hesitancy last year.—
Amanda Seitz,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hungary receives Russian crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukraine, but it is also connected to the Adria pipeline, which runs through Croatia and pumps non-Russian crude oil from the Adriatic coast.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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African Americans and first-, second-, third-generation Africans are telling stories connected to the continent.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That loophole was hijacked by the industry, and it was used to add thousands upon thousands of new ingredients into our food supply.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Love tried to explain the feeling, but Bryant hijacked his moment once again.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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He was born in the Jim Crow South to Helen Burns, then an unmarried 16-year-old, and her married-next-door neighbor, Noah Robinson.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar-winning director was previously married to actress Linda Hamilton, filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow, producer Gale Anne Hurd, and lawyer Sharon Williams.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Mina Sue Choi entered Inferno after the initial contestants coupled up to go to Paradise.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hitched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitched. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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