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 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 In a partial charade guise arranged by Mike Cristaldi, the team’s vice president of communications, and his longtime TV partner Eric Collins, Curry was the victim of a gotcha moment. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gotcha

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Noun

Their receiver’s probably never seen an actual hitch put into it.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of hitch

Noun

Despite the heightened risk, commercial traffic continues to transit steadily through the Red Sea and the Strait, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which provides maritime security warnings and incident updates.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Warned for decades Earthquake and engineering experts inside and outside of Venezuela had warned for decades about the country’s seismic risk and lobbied for earthquake-resistant construction practices.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Definition of risk

Noun

However, the article warns against potential pitfalls, drawing parallels to Southwest's seating issues.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Nick and Charlie have been at the center of the show’s love story, going through the heights and pitfalls of young love over three seasons.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of pitfall

Noun

SpaceX has caught Super Heavy three times to date, but it's been a while; the last such snag came on Flight 8 in March 2025.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Not securing the zippers, ties, or buttons on your duvet cover before washing—these can get tangled or snag.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Definition of snag

Noun

Clark made a leaping catch in the back of the end zone to trim Sierra Canyon’s lead to 21-14 with about nine minutes left.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026
His 34 career receptions (all from last season) are a mere 561 shy of Kittle, who also has 52 touchdown career catches.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of catch

Noun

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.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
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.

— Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 June 2026

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