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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
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
My connection often improved a few minutes later, but those drops could result in stuttering in games, hitches in streaming, and slow file downloads.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
My connection often improved a few minutes later, but those drops could result in stuttering in games, hitches in streaming, and slow file downloads.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Your precise eye fixes friction early by making adjustments that prevent snags and give your bonds room to blossom.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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Silky and quiet, the 10-denier nylon (100 percent recycled) proved durable enough to resist snags or rips over two years of heavy use in Colorado’s high peaks.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Both nations got a head start on Norway in terms of infrastructure and cultural relevance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 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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The video suddenly jerks away as the vehicle starts to move and shots can be heard.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jackson also secures the release of 48 Cuban and Cuban American prisoners in Cuba and brings them back to the United States — most of the Americans released had been jailed on drug-trafficking charges.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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This comes with a two-year warranty and secures priority delivery.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 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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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Handling sick or dead wild birds can spread the virus and pose risks to people, pets, and domestic flocks.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Experts say people should know their rights but caution that exercising them can come with risks, and people need to balance First Amendment freedoms with their own safety.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tan joined a year later, after stints at investment firms like Coutts & Co and Credit Suisse.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Schaub retired in 2021 after stints with the Raiders, Baltimore Ravens and back with the Falcons.—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Hitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitches. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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