1
as in yanked
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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2
as in connected
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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3
as in fastened
to put securely in place or in a desired position
hitched the trailer to the back of the car
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4
as in hijacked
to travel by securing free rides
her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college
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Recent Examples of hitched
Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the data center will work on getting hitched to the grid.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The last thing the city needs is a repeat of Victory Park, the anodyne development hitched to the American Airlines Center that, more than two decades after its inception, has only begun to find traction as a vibrant community — and may lose it if its primary tenants depart.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
With Colin and Penelope now happily hitched and raising their son, the new season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his love story with Sophie (Yerin Ha), which unfolds at his mother's soiree of the year.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Kirk hitched himself firmly to the Trumpian wagon, fully embracing a fusion of religion and politics.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This year’s unit, led by Michele Macfarlane, will feature horses hitched to an antique steam fire pumper.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Detroit Mayor-elect, Mary Sheffield is hitched.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
After Season 9 ended with no couples getting hitched, will Season 10 finish up the same way?
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, the data center will work on getting hitched to the grid.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The last thing the city needs is a repeat of Victory Park, the anodyne development hitched to the American Airlines Center that, more than two decades after its inception, has only begun to find traction as a vibrant community — and may lose it if its primary tenants depart.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high-risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
With Colin and Penelope now happily hitched and raising their son, the new season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and his love story with Sophie (Yerin Ha), which unfolds at his mother's soiree of the year.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Kirk hitched himself firmly to the Trumpian wagon, fully embracing a fusion of religion and politics.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
This year’s unit, led by Michele Macfarlane, will feature horses hitched to an antique steam fire pumper.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Detroit Mayor-elect, Mary Sheffield is hitched.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitched
Adjective
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The fire started on the roof of an older medical office building and did not begin inside the attached main hospital building, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each heavy truck with an attached plow is about $280,000.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Texas coach Vic Schaefer has also yanked post players Justice Carlton and Ashton Judd after on-court errors in the first half, and the Longhorns entered this timeout with four guards and Oldacre on the court.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell’s companion yanked a necklace off Reed’s neck before both suspects fled the area, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The standout element of the design was the asymmetric front placket in tonal suede, fastened with a row of covered buttons.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The surface, dynamic and shimmering in its movement, is dotted with small pill packets and fake eyelashes fastened into place—static objects disrupting the fluid’s momentum.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Love tried to explain the feeling, but Bryant hijacked his moment once again.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officers Rodolfo Mirabal, Richard Santiesteban, and Leslie Lee are facing charges in connection with the December 5, 2019 incident, which began after two assailants hijacked a UPS truck during a Coral Gables jewelry heist.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Israel’s case, that typically includes mostly American Jews — and occasionally those married to American Jews — who are eligible for Israeli citizenship under the country’s Law of Return.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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The upcoming seventh season — which releases all episodes on Netflix March 12 — sees the couple ready to start the next chapter of their lives married and welcoming a baby.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mina Sue Choi entered Inferno after the initial contestants coupled up to go to Paradise.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Jan. 2026
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As part-owner of Coppo and a member of its Board of Directors, Giuditta Soldadino has coupled her respect for the winery’s history with an eye on the future.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Hitched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitched. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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