glitch

noun

Definition of glitchnext
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 But, in the event of a glitch, transporter rooms effectively become highly sophisticated 3D printers, creating duplicates indistinguishable from the original beamee. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 As Wired reported, glitches can happen when workers move too quickly, including disembodied hands obscuring pages. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 The district just switched to a new email system and a glitch initially allowed anyone to reply to all to a routine back-to-school email. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Technological glitches, limited privacy and fees can also make video visitation less than ideal. — Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glitch
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  1. problem
  2. issue
  3. trouble
Noun
  • The underlying pathology begins years before symptoms become apparent, and once symptomatic disease develops, cognitive problems generally continue to progress.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jung provides discreet, ever-changing services for powerful clients, solving problems with meticulous planning and quiet efficiency.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of problem
Noun
  • Greathouse ended up taking an awkward redshirt year after getting slowed by persistent hamstring issues.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • WebKit issues are serious and are often part of attack chains that can allow spyware onto iPhones.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of issue
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  • Another question that has arisen as Walter’s financial troubles have garnered headlines is whether MLB would conduct its own investigation into Dodgers ownership or pressure the billionaire and his partners to sell the team.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, confessing to any involvement in Haleigh’s disappearance could also land Trinity in a lot more trouble.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of trouble

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“Glitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitch. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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