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as in snag
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 to yank
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 to connect
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 to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
hitched the trailer to the back of the car
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Recent Examples of hitch
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
One hitch in getting the bridge built is gaining a tiny portion of a 40.68-acre parcel held by a trust to allow the bridge to be built.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 July 2025
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Noun
In this case, the introduction seemed to go off without a hitch—and TikTok users couldn't get enough.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
One hitch in getting the bridge built is gaining a tiny portion of a 40.68-acre parcel held by a trust to allow the bridge to be built.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Verb
Sure, folks are talking about Jeff Bezos finally getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez, reportedly in Venice, Italy.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
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Dirty Bird, which originally opened in February at 1022 Clarks Lane, halted service starting May 21 due to a snag with its liquor license from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control, or ABC, department, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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While the village is prepared to pay the cost of replacing the lines, there is a snag in that the four homeowners don’t want their lines redone and haven’t agreed to let the village do the work.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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He was drafted in the sixth round by the Cowboys in 2007 and spent three seasons with them before his first stint with the Jets.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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As for Karrueche, she is known for having a publicly toxic relationship with Chris Brown that ended in a restraining order, plus dating stints with Quavo and former NFL star Victor Cruz.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 July 2025
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are yanking their catalog from Spotify, the Australian rock band confirmed on Friday, citing founder Daniel Ek‘s investment in a military defense company.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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And remember when cohost Jenny McCarthy would yell at male players, yank their ears, and just be all-around crude on said series?—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What makes those writers crucial here is that Dyer’s own journey is viscerally connected to theirs.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Crowley and his administration pushed for the housing development, racing against the clock to secure time-sensitive federal funding and tax credits.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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In November 2024, Barron secured her first Labubu, Green Grape, and was instantly hooked.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Paired with the gray-ish green color palette, sparse decor, and dark atmospherics in the Institute itself, the bleak vibes may be enough to turn some viewers off for good, especially those horror purists who tune in hoping to be terrified rather than just bummed out.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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In a lot of ways obviously, devastated and bummed out.—
Mike Fitzpatrick,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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Family Health Centers, Inc. in Louisville is partnering with Vanderbilt University on a long-term study that will identify environmental cancer risks in the South.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Other companies that rely on biometric data, like DNA research firm 23andMe, have reported data breaches or filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of people's personal information potentially at risk.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Throughout its tenure, the TLC series has focused on Matt Roloff, Amy Roloff and their children Zach Roloff, Jeremy Roloff, Molly Roloff and Jacob Roloff.—
Sydni Ellis,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Ozzy earned many accolades throughout his musical tenure, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the UK Music Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Global Icon Award, the title ‘Godfather of Metal,’ and many more.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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