gotchas

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 There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors too. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotchas
Noun
  • Others say that approach risks keeping critical documents under wraps and delays a fuller accounting.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • At Electric Goddess, their projects begin with an in-depth strategy session to align on goals, risks, and vision before tailoring a plan that fits.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • My connection often improved a few minutes later, but those drops could result in stuttering in games, hitches in streaming, and slow file downloads.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Crews remain committed to the Garden Fire, which is burning in an area of snags on very steep terrain.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • It's pumiced enough to have no snags, no irks.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her mother and grandmother had gotten through the pitfalls of motherhood without medication or other forms of support; her mom worked a full-time job while raising three kids.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Just as automation ultimately changed manufacturing, AI will undoubtedly reshape how companies operate; however, GM’s experience highlights the pitfalls of not thinking about its implementation carefully.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Gotchas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotchas. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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