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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
Even the most prepared traveler can experience hiccups, which is why Ricario is always ready for accidents.
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Amy Norton, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber's relationship just hit another social media hiccup — but fear not, the couple is still going strong.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Any slight hiccup in delivering financial aid to students can be the difference between students going to college or not, said Margaret Spellings, the former education secretary under President George W. Bush.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
There are other hiccups: A surprise Tracy Morgan appearance drags the pacing down, and between that and the phone calls, Mulaney has to rush through the ending to avoid going over the show’s hour limit.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Amy Norton, SELF, 28 Mar. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber's relationship just hit another social media hiccup — but fear not, the couple is still going strong.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Any slight hiccup in delivering financial aid to students can be the difference between students going to college or not, said Margaret Spellings, the former education secretary under President George W. Bush.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
There are other hiccups: A surprise Tracy Morgan appearance drags the pacing down, and between that and the phone calls, Mulaney has to rush through the ending to avoid going over the show’s hour limit.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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