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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2
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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4
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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The clerk only found out who was getting hitched when the bride told her that her new surname would be Bessette-Kennedy.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Tan has increasingly hitched Broadcom’s fortunes to AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Indianapolis hitched its wagon to Jones midseason last year after trading its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the New York Jets for star cornerback Sauce Gardner.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
But as the tables turned quickly on Thursday afternoon, many rank and file staffers expressed regret that the studio would not be hitched to the industry’s dominant subscription streaming platform but rather to a smaller, struggling rival legacy media conglomerate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The clerk only found out who was getting hitched when the bride told her that her new surname would be Bessette-Kennedy.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Tan has increasingly hitched Broadcom’s fortunes to AI.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Indianapolis hitched its wagon to Jones midseason last year after trading its 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the New York Jets for star cornerback Sauce Gardner.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
But as the tables turned quickly on Thursday afternoon, many rank and file staffers expressed regret that the studio would not be hitched to the industry’s dominant subscription streaming platform but rather to a smaller, struggling rival legacy media conglomerate.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitched
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For families Families were flitting around the lobby, pool terrace, and elevators throughout my stay, so rest assured that this is a great spot to bring the kids—not to mention that the attached shopping mall and exceptionally safe surrounding neighborhood are reassuring for any parent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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While there is no physical blockade in the strait, Iran has threatened to attack any vessels moving through it, and insurers have yanked their war-risk policies, leaving hundreds of tankers in limbo.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Grand Rapids yanked Sherlock with 44 seconds to play, and the extra man paid off as Jameson Duell scored 15 seconds later to tie the game and send it into overtime.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fuse was apparently connected to an M80-type firework, according to CBS News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Without optimism, some evolutionary biologists argue, this incredible ability would have largely gone to waste, hijacked by a persistent belief that the future was less important than whatever was lurking behind the bushes, ready to pounce, right now.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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Freedom will also be tested by whether the Yemeni people, who were hijacked by the Houthis, are freed from the shackles of that Iranian proxy.—
Felice Friedson,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Michael Hastings first filed for divorce June 21, 2021, seven years after the couple married in Las Vegas, citing irreconcilable differences.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Doug Battle, a 34-year-old married father, walked in during the robbery.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 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
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With five of the eight Bridgerton siblings married and coupled up in the TV series, fans are looking at who will marry the three remaining single Bridgertons, namely the family’s youngest child, Hyacinth.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2026
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And then there's newcomer Iris Apatow—daughter of Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann—who is currently coupled up with The White Lotus star Sam Nivola.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Hitched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitched. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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