as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
aha! so the money was never missing in the first place!
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Recent Examples of aha
So—aha—this also explains why the songs are in the plural, then, because unlike a singular music (zene), this plural zenék allows that perfect rhyme.
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Literary Hub,
22 Apr. 2026
Is this getting eye-opening yet? 143 career ERA+ — aha!
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
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Outside Online,
29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub,
22 Apr. 2026
Is this getting eye-opening yet? 143 career ERA+ — aha!
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
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Outside Online,
29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aha
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But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
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And no, that was NOT OutKick or FOX who wrote that stupid headline.
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
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We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
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The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
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And hey, there are plenty of July 4 episodes to pre-game, pair with, or distract from your social obligations.
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But, hey, everyone has an off night.
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?
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Lyrics celebrate the wide open sea, pirate lore, alcohol, and treasure — ah, the good old days!
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But, when two civil servants allegedly, ah, spend intimate time with each other during the workday and on government property, people are gonna talk.
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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aha. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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