CATCH ON Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

catch on

verb

Definition of catch on

as in to work out

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Recent Examples of catch on Wide receiver Xavier Loyd made a magnificent one-handed catch on a Nussmeier ball thrown behind him on a crosser. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Harris also made a leaping catch on Grisham in center field to end the third and Ronald Acuña made a strong throw from right field with runners at second and third to prevent the Yankees from scoring in the sixth. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Heriberto Hernandez and Esteury Ruiz leaped into each other while trying to make a catch on the warning track. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 The right fielder, who signed a $240 million, four-year contract with the Dodgers in free agency, also made a lunging catch on Hoerner's sinking liner to right in the bottom of the second. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on

Verb

But this year, Smith, who works out of a massive, warrenlike space called Sparseland Studios in Adair Park’s MET Atlanta complex, is approaching Burning Man with a different energy.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But their job should be confirming the controls held, not working out where the money went.

— Rahul Bhatia, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of work out

Verb

Instructors say in these classes, these new drivers will go over depth perception, the rules of the road, sign meanings, speed limits, what happens when you get pulled over, emergency situations, and how to be a good defensive driver.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The wheel went over in 2023 and the ship is already coming around, whatever the water beside the hull looks like.

— Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of go over

Verb

Ten Union Pacific railcars came off the tracks in Mansfield on Thursday afternoon, officials with the Mansfield police and fire departments said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
The Wolves are coming off three consecutive deep runs in the playoffs.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of come off

Verb

She was succeeded by Peevy, who previously worked as an athletics administrator at Kentucky and a media relations director for the Southeastern Conference.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Trump previously endorsed Graham Nordone’s bid to succeed her brother, the late Lindsey Graham, in the Senate.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

The sweet video showed Diplo clapping his hands and dancing behind his laptop and speakers, before the camera panned out to show the youngsters.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
But those hopes haven’t panned out as hoped and the team was forced to make some relief trades before the deadline and search for a potential back-end starter upgrade.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pan out

Verb

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 The team plan may finally click once the next step is clear.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
According to a Pew Research Center study, users clicked a traditional search result in only 8% of searches that showed an AI summary, roughly half the rate of searches without one.

— Haozhuang Dai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of click

Verb

Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Here, the solar panels also provide the energy needed to deliver care after the vehicle stops moving.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026