1
as in yanked
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 connected
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 fastened
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 hijacked
to travel by securing free rides
her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hitched
Adjective
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Many viewers shared similar experiences with their own overly attached pets.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025 -
Two other vehicles, a 2022 Nissan Rogue and a 2023 Ram 3500 truck with an attached trailer, were also involved in the crash, police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Upon his release from prison, Marte connected with Defy Ventures, a nonprofit program offering entrepreneurship training and business mentoring to the formerly incarcerated.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,Eric Clark,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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According to the National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2024, married couples accounted for about 62% of all buyers, while single females made up about 20% and single males about 8%.—
Brendel Hightower,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A married couple was forced to sit next to a dead body for roughly four hours after a woman died in the middle of an international flight.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.—
JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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My wanting was the leash that pulled me through my life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Designed to be invisible with technology integrated throughout the acetate frames, as comfortable as any pair of glasses, and easy to set up (configuration takes less than two minutes), Nuance Audio frames are geared at people in their 50s and 60s who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
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Learning must be integrated into every aspect of work, with leaders turning newfound knowledge into actionable results.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In April 1992, a well-off young man hitchhiked to Alaska and embarked on a solo journey into the punishing wilderness, following in the footsteps of his heroes Jack London and John Muir.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Once in the woods, Napoletano asked to be let out of the car to go to the bathroom, and hitchhiked back to Placerville.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Hitched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitched. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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