as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
aha! so the money was never missing in the first place!
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Recent Examples of aha
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
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Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
In other words, don’t expect to be able to tack together a seamless story using the hook, middle, aha, and results presented here.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
In other words, don’t expect to be able to tack together a seamless story using the hook, middle, aha, and results presented here.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aha
Interjection
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Attention could have been easily switched to Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final, but no.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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So no, someone doesn't have your credit card number or home address from this incident.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Araghchi made the comments during a meeting with South Korea's special envoy Chung Byung-ha in Tehran, the semiofficial Iranian ISNA news agency reported.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Even though this exercise can be kind of a pain in the butt (ha), there are a few benefits to doing it.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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But hey, better late than never.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like hey, click here to watch the podcast.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
Interjection
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the spigot closed, inflation spiked (gee, maybe there’s a connection?) and the economy slowed, the state budget went from a whopping surplus to stubborn deficits.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Interjection
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That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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So many cameos, ah – Melissa McCarthy!—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aha. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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