as in hitch
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 gotcha
The point of the agency is not a game of gotcha to try to criminally prosecute people.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
The wraparound cockpit screens make a lot of information available, but there’s one gotcha.
—James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
There are lots of downsides and potential gotchas associated with using generative AI in this sphere, for example:
Generative AI might provide generic advice rather than personalized advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
There’s no way out when the media play this game of social-justice/systemic-racist gotcha.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2024
The wraparound cockpit screens make a lot of information available, but there’s one gotcha.
—James Morris, Fortune Europe, 6 Oct. 2024
There are lots of downsides and potential gotchas associated with using generative AI in this sphere, for example:
Generative AI might provide generic advice rather than personalized advice.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
There’s no way out when the media play this game of social-justice/systemic-racist gotcha.
—Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gotcha
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gotcha
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Planning out your New Year’s Eve celebration not only ensures that everything goes off without a hitch but also guarantees that your party will be the first hot topic of the group chat to kick off the New Year. 1.Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, despite the wacky endeavors before the fight, the match went off without a hitch.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Weather Prediction Center said in its Thursday afternoon forecast that there is a moderate risk of a swath of the Upper Midwest from northern North Dakota to eastern Wisconsin seeing more than six inches of snowfall.James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The settlement sends a signal about the risks media companies may face in high-profile defamation cases.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This flexibility allows manufacturers to streamline production, reduce waste and avoid the pitfalls of overstock.Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, recently, Tina’s business has hit a cash flow snag.Lechi (Richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some mobile phone users run into a snag when trying to access information tied to Amber Alerts sent out in Tennessee when a child goes missing.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
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Inspiration came via an incredible leaping catch by Mark Ramprakash.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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As a wide receiver, Hunter had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 total touchdowns.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Austin noted that Ukraine is currently manufacturing its own antipersonnel land mines.Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The decision came after Ukraine’s first strike on Russian territory with U.S.-supplied long-range weapons and President Joe Biden authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine to help fight off Moscow's forces.Daryna Mayer, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bears kickers have to deal with the wind whipping off the lake.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The injury seemed to have an immediate effect on the Texans, with kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn missing his first extra point attempt all season.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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And that does not even consider the likelihood of a beacon which is also a booby trap. Tagging and tracking, with radio beacons or other means, looks like another example of the new possibilities opened up by drone warfare.David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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From guns to booby traps, Dutch leads the charge to take down the gnarly, terrifying looking alien.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Gotcha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gotcha. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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