WITHOUT A HITCH Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

without a hitch

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as in easily

without difficulty Opening night went off without a hitch.

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Recent Examples of without a hitch Meticulous but never overbearing staff ensure that everything flows without a hitch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 While that guitar sold without a hitch, a separate auction has been blocked by Oasis. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 All of the bouncing between islands via boat, helicopter, and private plane went off without a hitch. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026 Related Stories Unfortunately, things did not go over without a hitch. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026 Still, many of Hargitay’s other moments from throughout the night were better received and the show moved along without a hitch — and at the end of the day, the show’s producers couldn’t have been happier with their choice in host. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 When her mother, Cindy Garrett, brought her to the American Airlines counter at Eppley Airfield on July 23, the pair had anticipated her trip would go on without a hitch. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Stocks have been able to take almost all of the curveballs thrown their way without a hitch. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Without a hitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without%20a%20hitch. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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