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
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
The gotcha setup sustains a solid level of suspense that carries through the series’ eight episodes (though it could easily have been trimmed to six).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
At a Black Bear party, gotcha reporters and leering industry types jockey to meet her.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
But Kirk’s acolytes seem more interested in a game of gotcha than true, honest discourse.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
The gotcha setup sustains a solid level of suspense that carries through the series’ eight episodes (though it could easily have been trimmed to six).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
At a Black Bear party, gotcha reporters and leering industry types jockey to meet her.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
But Kirk’s acolytes seem more interested in a game of gotcha than true, honest discourse.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
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Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But the gathering goes off without a hitch, and Whitaker, 27, is ready to spill on everything she’s currently obsessed with.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In an era of generative AI, climate instability, and rapid technological acceleration, Panetta believes engineers must be adaptable, ethical, creative, and brave enough to take risks.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The third common pitfall is mistaking visibility for selling.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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But some are discovering that chasing clout comes with pitfalls.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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All three have 15-20-goal potential, though the lack of a true setup man on this trio stands out as a potential snag.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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However, Google still feels the need to protect itself with its catch-all disclaimer, warning that the agent possibly can make unexpected purchases after all.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The event bonuses include triple stardust, double catch candy with a higher chance for trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The zombie commission was one of the final land mines Adams left behind for his successor.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Politics was the focus of the discussion, a topic that too often comes with land mines when two opposing views are on display.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The real kicker was Snowflake’s AI compute deal with Amazon, which included a $6 billion commitment to Amazon Web Services over the next five years.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, for example, spoke at Benedictine College’s commencement in 2024 and encouraged female graduates to become homemakers.—
Austin Sarat,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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