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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
In the moments when acknowledging success is exactly what is called for, our brains are busy scanning for pitfalls.
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Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Here’s what all three dietitians identified as pitfalls of the plan.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 June 2026
But Sam and Cecily's immersion into the tech industry comes with its pitfalls.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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
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
Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Here’s what all three dietitians identified as pitfalls of the plan.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 June 2026
But Sam and Cecily's immersion into the tech industry comes with its pitfalls.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Some founders on the second go-around choose to self-fund and avoid the pitfalls of venture capital.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitfalls
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Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Global stock markets have been volatile as investors continue to assess geopolitical risks in the Middle East, fundamentals and valuations of companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) market and key economic data.
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Peace under these conditions is little more than a postponement of hostilities, and the risks of appeasement are always high.
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When Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks and led them to the 2024 NBA Finals, his two centers — Derek Lively and Daniel Gafford — were exceptional in their roles as lob threats, blocking shots and rolling to the rim.
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Police said they were notified Monday about the threats, which were directed at the center in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road.
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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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Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
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Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
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The federal government’s relationship with Anthropic, one of the major US AI companies, has hit other snags, as well.
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The material hasn’t suffered any rips or snags, and the dust and dirt it’s collected is easy to wash off.
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The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Therefore, the article cautions against the perils of overpaying for certainty, advocating for a discerning approach to avoid crowded trades.
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“Pitfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitfalls. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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