hitch 1 of 2

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
Swing trailer-hitch bike rack this summer and absolutely loved it. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026 The only hitch was that the move to Juventus broke down, leaving Suzuki and Martinez in the same squad. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Looks like an entire orbital launchpad could be hitched to a semi-truck and driven anywhere on Earth, thanks to space launch provider Rocket Lab. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Before getting hitched to Greenstein, Porizkova was married to musician Ric Ocasek. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 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
  • Following Merger Close The mega-deal sailed through regulatory approval before hitting a major legal snag in July.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Another potential snag centred on Fury’s enrolment with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of snag
Noun
  • Michael is open about his own stint in rehab, his battle with cancer, and his many, many affairs.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Stubblefield has spent two stints as an assistant to Altman at Oregon.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stint
Verb
  • Zabransky was the first person to reach Rabb in the end zone, yanking him into the air for a bear hug.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also an ending that revels in a form of catharsis — for the audience watching the play, not the movie — before yanking that, too, away.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of yank
Verb
  • At that time, the company’s Fisher-Price, Barbie and American Girl brands were struggling to connect with changing consumer tastes and Mattel was reeling from the recent bankruptcy of Toys R Us.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Finally, in the fourth quarter, Skinner connected with speedster Emmanuel Pullins for a 44-yard touchdown and a 21-14 lead before his interception return.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of connect
Verb
  • The bet runs against the massive investment pouring into AI infrastructure, as technology companies race to secure the computing power needed to develop and run increasingly advanced AI models.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But equally rewarding are works by artists who are still being discovered, who haven’t already secured their place in art history.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of bum
Noun
  • Applicants can expect checks into their identity, source of funds, finances and assets, jurisdictional risk, as well as their criminal, reputational, and immigration history.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Thirteen are rated at very high risk or in default, and 23 have no rating from the big agencies, which cuts them from international bond markets.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • Brazilian law limits presidents to two consecutive terms, but Lula left office before his current tenure.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And while all public school educators receive supplemental pay through the property tax, just how much depends on their tenure.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
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“Hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitch. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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