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noun

Definition of hitchnext
1
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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2
as in stint
a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position signed on for a three-year hitch in the army

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hitch

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verb

ˈhich How to pronounce hitch (audio)
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
as in to bum
to travel by securing free rides her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college

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Recent Examples of hitch
Noun
The 79th Tony Awards went off without a hitch at Radio City Music Hall, Sunday. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Keystone Walkabout 26Max Trailer This hitch-up-and-pull-behind trailer is for those who do everything but sit in camp. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
Whitford started dating his Transparent costar Amy Landecker in 2015, and the two got hitched in 2019. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026 But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitch
  1. snag
  2. stint
  3. yank
  4. connect
  5. secure
  6. bum
  7. risk
  8. tenure
Noun
  • His administration has hit numerous snags in court, with judges reaffirming that the Constitution gives states — not the federal government — authority over elections.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Gurman claims the foldable is still on track to arrive later this year, despite chatter about manufacturing snags.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Ever since returning in 2023 to take the helm of the brand, following stints as CEO of Fendi and Christian Dior Couture, Beccari has dreamed of staging another classic car rally.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Though the quantity seems excessive, Jefferson likely couldn’t easily access such goods at his primary residence of Monticello, and McClure said his stint in Philadelphia offered an opportunity to stock up for his wife.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of stint
Verb
  • Then, five days after the best start of his young MLB career coincided with one of his worst moments, he was yanked after just 2 1/3 innings in Sunday’s 11-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Winco also yanked about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack Firework Devices.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of yank
Verb
  • Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Great, for once the Leafs won’t bum me out!
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.
    — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • The event will remain part of a weeklong celebration honoring Dudamel’s tenure with the orchestra.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 7 July 2026
  • Early on in his tenure, Vaccarello was somewhat of an underdog.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
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