as in problems
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an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Frustrations That Build Toward Release The song’s lyrics focus on small, relatable challenges; misplaced items, technical glitches, and everyday setbacks create tangible tension.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanton’s improvisational leanings wrench this aesthetic away from the realm of the programmatic, allowing his tracks to warp on a dime and filling them with plentiful rewinds, glitches, and abstract codas.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
About 90% of my daily stress stems from my sensory icks, those minor environmental glitches that make your skin crawl.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Global sales opened on April 9 and many of the problems, including website glitches and unavailable tickets, persisted.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Grown-ups might spot repeating glitches in careers, romances or caregiving styles.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The spacecraft has performed as expected, despite some minor computer glitches and toilet trouble, according to NASA.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Frustrations That Build Toward Release The song’s lyrics focus on small, relatable challenges; misplaced items, technical glitches, and everyday setbacks create tangible tension.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
No hang-ups or glitches on Insta embeds.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanton’s improvisational leanings wrench this aesthetic away from the realm of the programmatic, allowing his tracks to warp on a dime and filling them with plentiful rewinds, glitches, and abstract codas.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
About 90% of my daily stress stems from my sensory icks, those minor environmental glitches that make your skin crawl.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Global sales opened on April 9 and many of the problems, including website glitches and unavailable tickets, persisted.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Grown-ups might spot repeating glitches in careers, romances or caregiving styles.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The spacecraft has performed as expected, despite some minor computer glitches and toilet trouble, according to NASA.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitches
Noun
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Clear agreements now prevent bigger issues later.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throughout Peterson's legal troubles and accusations, the girls believed in his innocence and stood by his side.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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So why get entangled in today’s troubles?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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