as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the gotcha in the low monthly rate quoted by the cable company is that it is a teaser and good for only six months
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Recent Examples of gotcha
Words have varying meanings and by their nature allow for loopholes and gotchas.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
What are some of the other vacation gotchas?
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Maybe the vacation rental industry continues to thrive despite its gotcha fees and extras because guests like us make assumptions.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Harris handled this gotcha moment particularly well Harris handled one potential gotcha moment particularly well.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
What are some of the other vacation gotchas?
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Maybe the vacation rental industry continues to thrive despite its gotcha fees and extras because guests like us make assumptions.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Harris handled this gotcha moment particularly well Harris handled one potential gotcha moment particularly well.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
Noun
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New piece Karl-Anthony Towns replaced Randle without a hitch, and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart bring that Villanova toughness and skill to both sides of the ball.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Her four-hour surgery went off without a hitch, and her recovery did as well.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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However, those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease may have lower LDL targets.—
Paul McClure
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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However, there are certain pitfalls to avoid in order to use and scale technology in the right manner: • Simulation must not be implemented in silos; rather, it should be tightly integrated with design, testing and manufacturing.—
Ajay Parihar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Blending all the pitfalls of high school life with the occasional dip-in from the spirit world, Sabrina broke free from a certain kind of multi-camera restriction to offer up a comedy that was timeless for more reasons than the immortality of its characters. 41.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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Listen to this article Two and a half years after the vast majority of Denver voters approved an initiative requiring apartment buildings and restaurants to recycle and compost more of their waste, the city’s implementation of that mandate has hit another snag.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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The upholstery is of nice quality, too—no snags or sagging, at least at this point—and there’s some subtle variation in the coloring that adds a bit of depth (my bed features the Stone fabric, but bouclé is also available).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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With an annual spend ranging from $1 million to the multimillions, these VVIPs are quite a catch for brands.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Odunze, who had 54 catches, 734 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie last season, has quickly caught the attention of his new coaches at Halas Hall.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Many land mines are visible to the naked eye, but others are more sophisticated and harder to detect.—
Ghaith Alsayed and Sally Abou Aljoud,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many land mines are still visible to the naked eye, but others are more sophisticated and harder to detect.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Apr. 2025
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Since 2021, all 10 kickers taken in the NFL draft played at a Power Conference school.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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Gang Green currently has two kickers on its roster: rookie Caden Davis and Anders Carlson.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Last month gangs burned or confiscated at least a half-dozen armored carriers belonging to the police and the mission after setting booby traps and catching cops off guard.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Police said the suspect, identified as Arthur Tabuchi, was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation and faces charges of assembling, placing and maintaining a booby trap.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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