Thesaurus results for GOTCHA

gotcha

noun

ˈgä-chə

Definition of gotcha

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 These popular videos focus on clip-worthy gotcha questions, one-line zingers and screaming matches edited for virality. — 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for gotcha

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Noun

That type of physicality can come in handy on plays like quick hitches, screens, drags run over the middle of the field.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Iconic views of both sea and Grand Prix road below the cantilevered hills ensure that guests slide into the prestigious fantasy of the place with nary a hitch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hitch

Noun

That designation serves as a clear reminder of the elevated risks accompanying potential high yields.

— , CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Presley Gerber’s death at age 27 has renewed questions about overdose risk, withdrawal complications and the challenges of addiction recovery.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of risk

Noun

Here’s how the restraining order process is supposed to work — and the pitfalls that prevent many applications from moving forward.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
John Madden‘s Onwards and Sideways succeeds better than most in avoiding the pitfalls.

— Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pitfall

Noun

All three films also emphasize the physical toll of the urge to smash, snag, and steal.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Evans explains that a dead or dying tree, typically called a snag, provides ecosystem benefits, including habitat for birds and other wildlife, food and shelter for insects, and organic matter and structure for soil health.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of snag

Noun

Wilde came alive on the next scoring drive, catching three passes for 44 yards before Himon scored on a 3-yard catch.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the Falcons need to continue feeding running back Bijan Robinson, who finished their 20-13 loss to the Steelers with 29 touches — 21 carries for 83 yards and eight catches for 90 yards and a touchdown.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of catch

Noun

Poy was wounded in a second land mine explosion that pierced his face and body with shrapnel and killed three of his colleagues.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
More than any other sports league, the WNBA is fraught with land mines that are ready to explode whenever a Black woman — like, Alyssa Thomas — commits a hard foul on, say, the league’s most visible star, Caitlin Clark.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of land mine

Noun

The Horned Frogs will be without junior kicker Kyle Lemmermann for the second straight week, which could be a reason why Chance is working more at kicker.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub told kicker Harrison Butker to prepare for a long field-goal attempt, and Butker even started jogging onto the field with that intent.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

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