Thesaurus results for GOTCHAS

gotchas

noun

plural of gotcha

as in risks

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 gotchas To some extent, yes, the use of AI can be quite beneficial, but there are also serious gotchas and limitations that need to be dealt with. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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Read more about the risks of the expanding US-Iran conflict here.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
For most healthy adults, consuming modest amounts of poppy seeds regularly is generally considered safe, but consider the risks.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026

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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
In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

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The Importance of Trust While such alternative off-market business acquisition marketplaces certainly have their fair share of potential benefits, their use also comes with potential pitfalls.

— William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026
However, the article warns against potential pitfalls, drawing parallels to Southwest's seating issues.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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