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
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).
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Her owner, Taylor Madison, first shared the heartwarming video two years ago on TikTok and reposted it on the account to celebrate the second anniversary of the pup's gotcha day.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Her owner, Taylor Madison, first shared the heartwarming video two years ago on TikTok and reposted it on the account to celebrate the second anniversary of the pup's gotcha day.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
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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Both ballot measures failed, but post-election analysis showed that both counties pulled off all-mail balloting without much of a hitch or any challenge to its procedures or validity.—
ORLANDO SENTINEL AND MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL BOARDS,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The second test went off without a hitch in 2019.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hims hair loss pros and cons There are many potential perks and pitfalls to using Hims for hair loss.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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But Lynch's remarks reinforce the pitfalls of trying to sidestep drawdowns by making dramatic moves.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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By Mark Gurman | Bloomberg Apple’s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company’s normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The current deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown is a two-step process, and once again there is a snag.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Main dishes include a pork chop with farro and greens, chicken scarpariello with sausage and peppers, a Niçoise-style salad with North Carolina catch and a cavatelli pasta with mushroom stroganoff.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wood also took away a potential homer from Nolan Gorman with a leaping catch near the right-field corner in the fourth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Areas are roped off and dotted with signs warning of land mines, a hazard Cambodians know well after decades of civil war that ended in the late 1990.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In applications like land mine detection, a single mistake can be fatal.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because here’s the last, and cruelest, kicker.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Oddly enough, it was first popularized by Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey doing it in 2024 and unintentionally nailing a cheerleader in the head on the sideline in the process.—
Nick Harris
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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