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an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
Dementia wasn’t on anyone’s list of immediate concerns, and Rob reasons that stress may be behind these out-of-character glitches.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Some of Weitz’s glitches seem to sprout off the guitar arrangements, adding unnerving shadows.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Frustrations That Build Toward Release The song’s lyrics focus on small, relatable challenges; misplaced items, technical glitches, and everyday setbacks create tangible tension.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
About 90% of my daily stress stems from my sensory icks, those minor environmental glitches that make your skin crawl.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Global sales opened on April 9 and many of the problems, including website glitches and unavailable tickets, persisted.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Some of Weitz’s glitches seem to sprout off the guitar arrangements, adding unnerving shadows.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
There were glitches and gaffes aplenty.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Frustrations That Build Toward Release The song’s lyrics focus on small, relatable challenges; misplaced items, technical glitches, and everyday setbacks create tangible tension.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
About 90% of my daily stress stems from my sensory icks, those minor environmental glitches that make your skin crawl.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Global sales opened on April 9 and many of the problems, including website glitches and unavailable tickets, persisted.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitches
Noun
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The Mersin governor’s office said the man had a history of substance abuse and psychiatric problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Scientists have to solve all problems at once, because only the overlap is where progress happens.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In his years away from the sport, McGregor has dealt with a plethora of personal issues.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Dance away your troubles this week in the Connecticut arts scene.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Still, diagnosing Grok’s troubles on benchmarks alone may be a fool’s errand.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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