as in problem
informal
an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitch
But is this a psy op, a glitch, or a secret third option?
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers: Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
But according to TikTok, what users see as a conspiracy is simply a glitch as the app returns to service after going dark for half a day.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
The many glitches and failures in the preparation and response will be dissected for months if not years.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers: Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep them working well.
—Darius Tahir | Kff Health News, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
But according to TikTok, what users see as a conspiracy is simply a glitch as the app returns to service after going dark for half a day.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
The many glitches and failures in the preparation and response will be dissected for months if not years.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for glitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitch
Noun
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This has presented the astronomy community with a problem.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most years, the Jets and Everton are in the shadows of the other teams in their city, the Giants and Liverpool, while injury problems to star players are another common theme.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Very, According to Focus Group Elon Musk's DOGE Sued by 14 States Musk responded that his issue is with the number of people who are allegedly a part of Social Security and not alive.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Take care of your mental health While juggling all the practical issues related to a surprise firing, make sure to practice some self-care, experts say.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But sometimes the city has had trouble keeping the lights on.—
Chris Foran,
Journal Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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Folks heading to or from Super Bowl parties Sunday evening should have little weather troubles across most of the country.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Glitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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