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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
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.
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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.
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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.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.
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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.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2025
Many have had the wheels or hitches removed years ago.
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Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 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.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
Noun
In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.
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Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.
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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.
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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.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.
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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.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2025
Many have had the wheels or hitches removed years ago.
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Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 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).
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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.
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Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitches
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The federal government’s relationship with Anthropic, one of the major US AI companies, has hit other snags, as well.
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The material hasn’t suffered any rips or snags, and the dust and dirt it’s collected is easy to wash off.
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Each union agreed to slightly different terms for how long the leave programs are in place and by how much salaries were reduced.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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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.
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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.
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Critical thinking really bums them out.
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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.
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
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The 2008 first-round draft pick from East Carolina rushed for 9,651 yards during a 10-year career that included stints with the Titans (2008-13), New York Jets (2014) and Arizona Cardinals (2015-17).
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James was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003 and spent 11 years with the franchise across two stints.
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“Hitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitches. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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