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!
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
—Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Apr. 2026
Is this getting eye-opening yet? 143 career ERA+ — aha!
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
—Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aha
Interjection
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And, no, the focus won’t be on the Gem State’s rapid population growth.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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The bill split Republican leadership, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) voting no, whereas Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) voted yes.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Verónica Egui Brito ha profundizado en temas sociales apremiantes y de derechos humanos.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Araghchi made the comments during a meeting with South Korea's special envoy Chung Byung-ha in Tehran, the semiofficial Iranian ISNA news agency reported.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Interjection
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But hey, this is a cruel, unusual game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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And, hey, that’s probably enough.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Interjection
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the spigot closed, inflation spiked (gee, maybe there’s a connection?) and the economy slowed, the state budget went from a whopping surplus to stubborn deficits.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Interjection
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From 'oo's' and 'ah's' to big smiles, fans are both amazed and delighted by his presence.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aha. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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