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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These popular videos focus on clip-worthy gotcha questions, one-line zingers and screaming matches edited for virality.
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Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
And sometimes the gotcha nature of the reports backfires.
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ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Seven months after the world became obsessed with the tech CEO and his HR chief stealing a kiss on the big screen at a Coldplay show, the gotcha moment seen ’round the world is coming to the Super Bowl.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Pavia-Higel,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Later, Molo’s attempt at a gotcha was further dampened when Altman’s lawyer, Savitt, re-examined Altman.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
And sometimes the gotcha nature of the reports backfires.
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ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Seven months after the world became obsessed with the tech CEO and his HR chief stealing a kiss on the big screen at a Coldplay show, the gotcha moment seen ’round the world is coming to the Super Bowl.
—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
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Keystone Walkabout 26Max Trailer This hitch-up-and-pull-behind trailer is for those who do everything but sit in camp.
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But once again, the party went without a hitch.
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Traditional studios might adopt Chinese models for some preproduction tasks such as concepting, but the geopolitical and intellectual property risks for commercial generations are too prohibitive.
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Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
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Forward-thinking manufacturers build native compliance protocols as a workflow, not as an afterthought—a pitfall that many struggle with.
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But Sam and Cecily's immersion into the tech industry comes with its pitfalls.
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This worked fine most of the time, but might occasionally hit a snag.
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An ugly snag, looking like last year’s Christmas tree, has reared itself out of the water about midstream.
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Shoots them off the balance, catch-and-shoot, spot ups — just in various ways.
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If the Heartbreakers debuted today, would the band be considered Americana — a catch-all phrase for songs that embrace influences from roots-rock, blues, soul, folk and country music?
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One image showing land mines was widely republished by Thai media outlets and bolstered Thailand's claims that Cambodia had laid new mines along the border that wounded patrolling Thai soldiers.
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The younger Modrić’s childhood home in the village of Jasenice was abandoned and remains so to this day, with signs warning visitors of land mines in the area.
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The 7-footer agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract with a player option in the fourth season and a 15 percent trade kicker.
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The Packers have been looking for a branch of consistency to hold onto at the kicker position since moving on from Mason Crosby after the 2022 season.
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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