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also hiccough
as in discontinuity
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
For one thing, judges have to factor in those little bumps and hiccups that occur in a figure skating presentation.
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John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, one hiccup is that many of the ensemble characters do not have varying shades.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Replacing fan favorite Katy Perry, Underwood appears to have slipped into the pump-up pal seat with no hiccups.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Similarly, with Mercury retrograde in Aries activating your relationship sector, communication hiccups and misunderstandings are almost inevitable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
However, one hiccup is that many of the ensemble characters do not have varying shades.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Replacing fan favorite Katy Perry, Underwood appears to have slipped into the pump-up pal seat with no hiccups.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Similarly, with Mercury retrograde in Aries activating your relationship sector, communication hiccups and misunderstandings are almost inevitable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiccup
Noun
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While her book is at times fragmentary and episodic, marked by abrupt discontinuities, the cumulative effect is powerful, eloquently testifying to the horrific consequences of this conflict.—
Rebecca Donner,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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This border or discontinuity is an average of 3–6 miles beneath the ocean floor and 10–60 miles beneath the continents.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Nevertheless, healthcare lags behind other sectors in the implementation of digital strategies, according to Dr Rainer Sibbel, professor of international health management at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The shot of the match That lag putt will be the shot heard ‘round the first season of TGL.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent or long interruptions can affect a person's health.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, ensure that your router has no power issues and a stable connection, as interruptions can affect the reset process.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Hiccup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccup. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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