glitch
noun
a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
glitches
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pluralof glitch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Engineering glitches on the U.S. app added to the pain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
A simple Google search of this management software continues to show on-going issues due to outages, ransomware breaches, cyberattacks and tech glitches that caused global classes and exams to need rescheduling.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Tesla’s robotaxis have been lagging behind after they launched in Austin in 2025 and were met with several reports of glitches and safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It was not without a few glitches, however, including engine issues with the Super Heavy booster that necessitated a crash into the Gulf of Mexico rather than a precision return.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
“With these”—he rushes to slide a book back on the shelf, but again, he glitches and his hand passes right through it—“you are bringing stories to a new world.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
