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as in snags
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 jerks
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 connects
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 secures
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 bums
to travel by securing free rides
her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college
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Recent Examples of hitches
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
All three of these Yakima racks use trailer hitches for mounting, rather than suction, roof racks, or your rear door.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 13 May 2026
But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The draft horse shows this week during the stock show’s 120th anniversary will include 15 six-horse hitches, or six horses pulling a wagon.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Many have had the wheels or hitches removed years ago.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The two-door, three-person Can-Am Defender Limited and the four-door, six-person Defender Max Limited have 82-horsepower engines, power steering, tow hitches with a 2,500-pound towing capacity, winches, air conditioning and heating, a full hard roof and a three-position tilt-up glass windshield.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Piecemeal progress As Scott hitches his legacy to trying to eradicate the thousands of vacant homes that have blighted the city for decades, the contrast between the two neighborhoods may be the biggest hurdle.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
All three of these Yakima racks use trailer hitches for mounting, rather than suction, roof racks, or your rear door.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 13 May 2026
But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The draft horse shows this week during the stock show’s 120th anniversary will include 15 six-horse hitches, or six horses pulling a wagon.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Many have had the wheels or hitches removed years ago.
—Cassie Powell, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The two-door, three-person Can-Am Defender Limited and the four-door, six-person Defender Max Limited have 82-horsepower engines, power steering, tow hitches with a 2,500-pound towing capacity, winches, air conditioning and heating, a full hard roof and a three-position tilt-up glass windshield.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Following her character’s breakup with a cowboy (played by Luke Grimes), Langley hitches a ride back to Tennessee with a sage country singer who’s already seen it all (Miranda Lambert).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Piecemeal progress As Scott hitches his legacy to trying to eradicate the thousands of vacant homes that have blighted the city for decades, the contrast between the two neighborhoods may be the biggest hurdle.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitches
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The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Jessica Sanders, the executive director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, said stumps could be used as habitats for snags, owls or other wildlife.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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But in terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Marlowe earned the right — even in an increasingly unfair business — to exit on his terms.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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The bridge connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and will provide a third border crossing option at the Detroit River.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Crafted like a drum, each sieve features a thin, 15-centimeter (6 inches) high wooden rim that secures the traditional horsetail fabric.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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If no candidate secures a 50% majority on the first ballot, the last-place candidate is eliminated and their voters' second choices are reallocated, likely to Platner or challenger David Costello.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Critical thinking really bums them out.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Then Jason and Thor shower together, each lathering the other’s back and bums up with fewer orgasms than an old Herbal Essences commercial.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to be wary of that program, which has traditionally heightened American focus on the region and risks instability that could impact China, which shares a border with North Korea.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Democrats have been even more forceful, arguing the appointment risks politicizing intelligence operations.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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At least four astronauts fit the bill for relevant Artemis 3 experience, whether that be through long-term stints aboard the ISS, EVA experience or assignments with strong leadership positions.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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King rounded out his eight-year career with stints in Minnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas, then spent some time as a coach in the Continental Basketball Assn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Hitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitches. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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