variants
also hiccoughs
as in interruptions
a break in continuity
the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hiccups
So far, the hardware has had a few hiccups (not having enough water in the bowl and, at a different point, not being able to dump the waste overboard due to a frozen line), but those seem to be resolved.
—
Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which notched its first astronaut mission in 2020 and has flown more than a dozen since, also had several hiccups with its hygiene system.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Throughout the show, Ye worked out his stage hiccups in real time without launching into a tirade.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
All the hiccups now blend together in his recollections.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
The search encountered other hiccups.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Brendan Byrne, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which notched its first astronaut mission in 2020 and has flown more than a dozen since, also had several hiccups with its hygiene system.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Throughout the show, Ye worked out his stage hiccups in real time without launching into a tirade.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
All the hiccups now blend together in his recollections.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
The search encountered other hiccups.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccups
Noun
-
Experts attribute the interruptions to supply chain disruptions and a surge in demand, tied in part to panic buying.—
April 2,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
-
The human costs of grant uncertainty While interruptions to grant funding slow scientific progress, there is an immediate real-world human cost to the upheaval.—
Nara Parameswaran,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Keep microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until all of the chocolate is melted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Over nearly two decades, BIGBANG has weathered member departures, legal controversies, and years-long hiatuses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
-
More than half of the interview subjects self-funded their hiatuses.—
Colleen Newvine,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Places such as Anstruther and Crail provide natural pauses, with the former offering one of Scotland’s most beautiful tidal pools, offering everything from fresh seafood to small galleries and historic streets to explore.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Still in effect are various other pauses on legal migration – including a pause on the issuing of immigrant visas for 75 countries, and a pause on all immigration applications from countries covered by the travel ban.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
