Synonyms of glitches

glitches

noun

plural of glitch

as in problems

informal an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty

Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.

Related Words

• problems
• issues
• troubles
• challenges
• snags
• pitfalls
• hitches
• holes
• questions
• matters
• nuts
• fixes
• catches
• predicaments
• knots
• jams
• cases
• hot waters
• quagmires
• corners
• dilemmas
• pickles
• quandaries
• spots
• conundrums
• toughies
• puzzles
• mires
• cruxes
• enigmas
• Gordian knots
• mysteries
• riddles
• puzzlements
• sticky wickets
• brainteasers
• stumpers
• posers
• catch-22's

Dissimilar Words

• silver bullets
• magic bullets
• solutions
• panaceas
• answers
• cure-alls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glitches

By pitting different mathematical approaches against each other, the team can determine whether their simulations reveal genuine fluid physics or merely phantom software glitches. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Some deepfakes still have telltale flaws such as unnatural facial movements, lip-sync glitches, robotic speech or awkward pauses — but the technology is rapidly improving, a spokesperson for the organization said. — Emily Elconin For Cnn, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

This check is considered essential because there have been glitches resulting in the wrong players being selected by AI, especially in a crowded penalty area or if there is doubt as to who played the ball and when. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Technical glitches caused screens to freeze or abruptly kick students out of the system. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Known for his explorations of sound, Ikeda began making music from digital audio glitches in the 1990s. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Parton tackled public relations glitches with grace when people in her orbit were slower to come around on equity issues. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Perhaps the biggest challenge is the infrastructure required to ensure there are no major glitches — which have led to ridicule for the company when they’ve been posted to social media. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Waymo is well ahead in the robotaxi race, operating in more than 10 major cities while Elon Musk’s Tesla is still facing safety and operational glitches. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026