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
The problem is that during the getting up-to-speed time, there might be inadvertent gotchas or hiccups that arise.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The point of the agency is not a game of gotcha to try to criminally prosecute people.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
The wraparound cockpit screens make a lot of information available, but there’s one gotcha.
—James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
There are lots of downsides and potential gotchas associated with using generative AI in this sphere, for example:
Generative AI might provide generic advice rather than personalized advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The point of the agency is not a game of gotcha to try to criminally prosecute people.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
The wraparound cockpit screens make a lot of information available, but there’s one gotcha.
—James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
There are lots of downsides and potential gotchas associated with using generative AI in this sphere, for example:
Generative AI might provide generic advice rather than personalized advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gotcha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
Noun
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The Board of Rites is tasked with making sure the ceremonies performed by the imperial nobles go off without a hitch, and its members have been dying throughout the series.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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All crowdfunding campaigns have an element of risk, but assuming this project goes without a hitch, shipping for backers is estimated to start from July.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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To reduce this risk, avoid leaving important mail unattended in your mailbox.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Munn is learning both the joys and pitfalls of being a mother of two.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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As a former child star, Brian Bonsall knows all too well about the pitfalls of fame.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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At varying points, Ukraine adopted parts of NATO warfighting strategy, only to run into snags or revert to the more familiar, Soviet-style tactics.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yes, and: The budget, property tax relief and health care costs — all priority issues heading into session — are hitting snags that likely won't get worked out this week.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As a rookie, McBride was the backup to starting tight end Zach Ertz and had 29 catches for 265 yards and a touchdown.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Last summer, Duley, who lost both legs and an arm to an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2011, exhibited his images of unexploded land mines at Atelier Jolie.—
Melena Ryzik,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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In Cambodia, China has announced new funding programs for child health, nutrition, and sanitation and stepped in with a $4.4 million grant to fund the removal of land mines, all in the first six weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on USAID funding.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
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The team is also expected to host competitions at kicker, kick returner, punt returner and swing tackle.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Baltimore Ravens president Sashi Brown spoke briefly on the allegations against All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker on Sunday as the league got ready for its annual meeting.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Officers then evacuated the home and called the Los Angeles County bomb squad to clear the home of additional booby traps, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jun-ho’s drone picks up on a door on the ground that turns out to be a booby trap that kills one person and injures another.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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