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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
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
Those 11th-hour hitches may have been real – though Hamas denies it.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
There have been rumors of Holland and Zendaya getting hitched for a while, culminating in some of the most upsetting AI art your aunt could ever share on Facebook.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Available add-ons include a dog kennel, solar charging, interior motorcycle mount, awning, exterior bicycle rack, window shades and hitch receiver.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2025
Those 11th-hour hitches may have been real – though Hamas denies it.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
The defending World Series champions are hitching their wagon to Vasquez, who went 4-0 with a 4.99 ERA in 11 games (three starts) in 2024.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
There have been rumors of Holland and Zendaya getting hitched for a while, culminating in some of the most upsetting AI art your aunt could ever share on Facebook.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
Noun
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Zoom in: The story appears to have started when Politico missed payroll on Tuesday because of a tech snag, media reporter Will Sommer notes.—
Erica Pandey,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Before, different procedures in the House and Senate caused time-consuming snags in this delivery system.—
Lorelei Kelly,
The Conversation,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pedroia, like the 5-foot-8 McLain, was a shorter player and was Francona’s second baseman for much of his tenure as the manager of the Boston Red Sox.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prince and Moore spent time together during the tenure with the Cowboys.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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With Dexter Lawrence of the New York Jets, Tampa Bay’s Vita Vea and Seattle’s Leonard Williams anchoring the strength test, the AFC got yanked into a foam pit twice in a best-of-three event.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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In his defence, Chris knows that Min’s student visa is about to expire, and that his wealthy grandma (Youn Yuh-jung) is about to yank him back to Korea to take up a job in the family business.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Wyoming was led by 6-foot-4 center Allyson Fertig, who connected on 10 of her 14 attempts from inside to score 20 points — just over her Mountain West-leading average of 19.1 points a game.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Their big fear is President Vladimir Putin of Russia gaining the upper hand in Ukraine talks — especially if Mr. Trump looks to secure a windfall of mineral resources — putting Europe at risk.—
Bernhard Warner,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Americans secured a regulation win over Canada in their last game, an intense rivalry battle that solidified their spot in the championship game.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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When he himself isn’t bummed out, Scott Avett (who flew to New York to be with the cast and crew during its final week) remains philosophical.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Expecting to see spikes in seasonal affective disorder, Dr. Leibowitz was shocked to learn that Nordic people weren’t all that bummed out by the long, dark, and extreme winters.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The area is now at risk for mudslides amid the looming threat of extensive rain.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Caregivers are urged to get up to date on their vaccines because that can reduce the risk of passing on an infection to young children, Mestre said.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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To be prudent, the organization is making small changes like limiting travel, and only stocking up on supplies for short term needs.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Madrid’s struggles with their press were damning evidence that playing with all four of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Bellingham in the team gives them little flexibility in terms of their shape when out of possession.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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