as in problem
informal
an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitch
American Airlines grounded all flights nationwide for exactly one hour due to a technical glitch, but the airline is back up and running just in time for Christmas and holiday travel.
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: The Paul-Tyson fight was beset by numerous technical glitches that Netflix has promised to iron out for next week's NFL games.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
In a clip promoting her upcoming performance during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game, the 32-time Grammy winner poked fun at Netflix's past livestream glitches.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Though the game will be streamed on Netflix (and hopefully without glitches like the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match), fans will be able to watch the halftime show live at NRG Stadium.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: The Paul-Tyson fight was beset by numerous technical glitches that Netflix has promised to iron out for next week's NFL games.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
In a clip promoting her upcoming performance during the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game, the 32-time Grammy winner poked fun at Netflix's past livestream glitches.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Though the game will be streamed on Netflix (and hopefully without glitches like the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match), fans will be able to watch the halftime show live at NRG Stadium.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitch
Noun
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In some ways, this is reminiscent of the supply chain problems brought on by the pandemic, where second- and third-order effects proved damaging and inflationary.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But even with technological advances, problems remain.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The shifting political landscape in America is part of the issue.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Instead of tapping into a single family’s reservoir of trauma, the shift broadens Paradise’s world and raises its stakes, providing Fogelman a platform to address some of the most urgent issues of our time.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What's next: Having trouble putting an itinerary together for next year?—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Any dip in energy, unexplained weight loss, and trouble exercising are all tell-your-doctor signs, too. Staying active in any way can lower frailty risk—but strength training is the real MVP.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Glitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitch. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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