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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
While tech-literate consumers might navigate the pitfalls successfully, more vulnerable groups—such as the elderly or those less comfortable with technology—are left wide open to errors and exploitation.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Still, there are potential pitfalls that could stand in the way of the radical changes many Hungarians had hoped for.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Passion and pitfalls VinZant, to be sure, is not a chef.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The Kings’ ostensibly favorable schedule will be accompanied by the obvious pitfalls of a dense slate with travel, as well as some more subtle ones.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Predicting the future so far in advance has pitfalls, especially in a world warming due to fossil fuel pollution, but CSU isn’t consulting a Magic 8 Ball.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
After boarding, Gilbert says there are four other pitfalls to avoid.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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
But Lynch's remarks reinforce the pitfalls of trying to sidestep drawdowns by making dramatic moves.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Still, there are potential pitfalls that could stand in the way of the radical changes many Hungarians had hoped for.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Passion and pitfalls VinZant, to be sure, is not a chef.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The Kings’ ostensibly favorable schedule will be accompanied by the obvious pitfalls of a dense slate with travel, as well as some more subtle ones.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Predicting the future so far in advance has pitfalls, especially in a world warming due to fossil fuel pollution, but CSU isn’t consulting a Magic 8 Ball.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
After boarding, Gilbert says there are four other pitfalls to avoid.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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
But Lynch's remarks reinforce the pitfalls of trying to sidestep drawdowns by making dramatic moves.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitfalls
Noun
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But if the risks were vast, so were the potential rewards.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite the risks of a blockade, analysts have touted it as an option that would avoid putting boots on the ground.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco police early Friday arrested a person who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman's home and made threats outside the AI giant's San Francisco headquarters, the company said in a statement.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The draft horse shows this week during the stock show’s 120th anniversary will include 15 six-horse hitches, or six horses pulling a wagon.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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As with delivery robots, the possible benefits of e-bikes — environmentally friendly, traffic-decreasing, super fun to ride — created a demand that ignores the dangers created by popularity.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wire brush safety Potential dangers of wire brushes of all kinds have been reported for years.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 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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But a redevelopment plan for at least one of those schools, North Fork Elementary, could face some snags.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's epic follows Damon's Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, on his treacherous decade-long voyage home from the Trojan War, encountering a host of perils along the way.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state has estimated the costs of these perils will run into the many hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pitfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitfalls. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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