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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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
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
Detroit Mayor-elect, Mary Sheffield is hitched.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Born near West Point, Mississippi, in 1910, Chester Arthur Burnett hitched a train to the Delta at 13.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Detroit Mayor-elect, Mary Sheffield is hitched.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Born near West Point, Mississippi, in 1910, Chester Arthur Burnett hitched a train to the Delta at 13.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitched
Adjective
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the most attractive feature for the restaurant — which sits about four blocks away from Bank of America Stadium, right where South End and uptown come together — is its attached parking deck.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On game night, Lavrenov was the one who threw elbows, threw down dunks and yanked down rebounds and threw outlet passes to start the fast break.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, she is yanked from the car while still tangled in her seat belt.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lady Eliza leaned into a full ‘80s moment, sparkling in a plunging black catsuit that dipped down to her ribs and was fastened with a single button.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Investigators wrote that the children told authorities they were locked inside a chicken pen that was fastened shut and then shot at with BB guns during the alleged incident.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After the Moonraker Space Shuttle is hijacked midair from an aircraft carrier, Bond is sent to investigate.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tracy Anderson believes most people today have had their attention spans hijacked by social media and their perception of beauty corrupted by trends.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While filing jointly tends to be advantageous for many married couples, there are situations where filing separately makes sense, such as with significant medical debts or when considering student loan repayment.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the book’s most poignant moments comes from a letter Short penned to her fiancé, Matt Gordon, an aviator who died before the two were married.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 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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As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The couple subsequently divorced; Alexia was four when her mom coupled up with Matt.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Hitched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitched. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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