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as in risks
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary
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as in threats
something that may cause injury or harm
one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid
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Recent Examples of pitfalls
Some founders on the second go-around choose to self-fund and avoid the pitfalls of venture capital.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Plenty of potential pitfalls remain ahead, including opposition from the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences.
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Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Here, the leading experts from Forbes Finance Council discuss other pitfalls to avoid.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
There are still pitfalls to overcome, and the show risks becoming a victim of its own success, especially in terms of casting.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
How is this grant money helping to combat some of those modern pitfalls?
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The pitfalls and danger of change.
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Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Other Tomato-Growing Mistakes There are several other pitfalls that can cost you your tomato yield.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Plenty of potential pitfalls remain ahead, including opposition from the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences.
—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Here, the leading experts from Forbes Finance Council discuss other pitfalls to avoid.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
There are still pitfalls to overcome, and the show risks becoming a victim of its own success, especially in terms of casting.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
How is this grant money helping to combat some of those modern pitfalls?
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
The pitfalls and danger of change.
—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Other Tomato-Growing Mistakes There are several other pitfalls that can cost you your tomato yield.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitfalls
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As geopolitical competition intensifies, such concentrations pose risks to industries dependent on uninterrupted access to critical materials.
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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The conflict over the past few months has increased war risk insurance costs for both maritime and aviation sectors, with insurers reassessing exposure due to missile threats, airspace closure, and other disruptions.
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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.
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Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.
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In England, four teenagers drowned in lakes and reservoirs during a recent hot spell, prompting one grieving father to warn families about the dangers of children playing near rivers and lakes, per Channels Television.
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Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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Despite overall improvements across the district in both the high school EOC STAAR test and the 3-8 exams, Licata announced last week that more than a dozen schools experienced notable snags that would qualify them for the Elevate network.
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As a whole, this laptop can handle everyday tasks like browsing and run a few productivity programs at once without software snags.
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Amidst the perils of climate change and other environmental issues, some people worry about the impact on future generations.
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Anyone who’s ever ordered a substantial piece of furniture, only to have mismeasured the doorframe, knows the perils of online shopping.
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“Pitfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitfalls. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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