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also hiccough
as in interruption
a break in continuity
the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups
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Recent Examples of hiccup
Some games aren't compatible, but that's an extremely short list that's becoming shorter by the day as patches are released for the few games with compatibility hiccups.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
At the scene of the crash on Friday, Woods had hiccups the entire time he was questioned, continuously moved his head from side to side during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight, the sheriff's office alleges in the affidavit.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
About the only noticeable hiccup over an otherwise spirited weekend of NCAA women’s college basketball at Golden 1 Center occurred Sunday afternoon.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
No major safety incidents have been reported in San Antonio but there have been some hiccups and at least eight calls to police about Waymos, including four since December.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
At the scene of the crash on Friday, Woods had hiccups the entire time he was questioned, continuously moved his head from side to side during one of the sobriety tests and deputies had to instruct him several times to keep his head straight, the sheriff's office alleges in the affidavit.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
About the only noticeable hiccup over an otherwise spirited weekend of NCAA women’s college basketball at Golden 1 Center occurred Sunday afternoon.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
No major safety incidents have been reported in San Antonio but there have been some hiccups and at least eight calls to police about Waymos, including four since December.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccup
Noun
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As the city has become a year-round base, their clients—often finance and tech principals relocating from New York and California—expect homes to support work, family life, and entertaining without interruption.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The structure remains fairly traditional, allowing the images to carry the weight of the story without interruption.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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This meant that watching your ship blast across the screen — as well as the aliens appearing at random intervals — hit harder for players, ramping up the tension and, ultimately, the fun.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hákon Haraldsson put the host ahead just before the interval, finishing a swift move sparked by a long, precise pass from Lille captain Aïssa Mandi.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though the programs also typically face each other during the regular season, the rivalry series took a hiatus this year due to scheduling conflicts for the Huskies after the Big East expanded to 20 conference games.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 will celebrate 60 years of the festival with its return to the Convention Centre after a two-year hiatus.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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After a pause earlier this month to make way for the WGA talks, negotiation are set to pick up with the Sean Astin-run SAG-AFTRA in June, if not sooner.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Instead of plowing ahead with the current design, perhaps a pause is warranted.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The gender gap narrowed slightly in recent years but widened again in 2025, according to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another admitted to brushing crumbs into the gap between the stove and counter as a child—only to be caught and made to pull the appliance out and deep-clean the entire area.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hiccup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccup. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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