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as in infectious
capable of being passed by physical contact from one person to another
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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2
as in spreading
exciting a similar feeling or reaction in others
a catching smile that instantly puts patients at ease
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as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door
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2
as in getting
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
you'll catch the flu for sure if you don't get a shot
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as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
I caught myself just as I was about to step into the freshly poured concrete
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I didn't catch the point you were making about our nation's foreign policy
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as in tricking
to cause to believe what is untrue
a number of media outlets were caught by the woman's hard-luck story
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as in encountering
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
I'll catch you at the library tomorrow
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I looked out the window just in time to catch the neighbor's dog digging up my flower bed
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as in chasing
to move fast enough to get even with
despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest
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Recent Examples of catching
Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2025
The decision by the Baltimore Orioles to sign top catching prospect Samuel Basallo to an eight-year contract extension may signal that the organization is looking to move Adley Rutschman in an offseason trade.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Pink poses with the company of Masquerade after catching a show in New York.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
In all of them, Redford does much of his own riding, wing walking, throwing, catching, and hitting.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2025
The decision by the Baltimore Orioles to sign top catching prospect Samuel Basallo to an eight-year contract extension may signal that the organization is looking to move Adley Rutschman in an offseason trade.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
But the Patriots gave it right back as Rhamondre Stevenson, who has had trouble fumbling early this season, was stripped after catching a pass from Maye.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Pink poses with the company of Masquerade after catching a show in New York.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching
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The first band to sign with MASS MoCA Records is the infectious, awesome Kasambwe Brothers.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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All that behind a gorgeous smile, razor sharp wit and infectious laugh.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wear them now with blouses and T-shirts when visiting a pumpkin patch or grabbing dinner with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, parlay bets are getting more complicated as time goes on, decreasing the chances of winning.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers have not been getting great production from their bullpen so far this postseason.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Right Now Reducing and eventually stopping sugar cravings can take time.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yet a number of former officials involved in past Israeli-Palestinian conflict negotiations, including the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Oslo Accords that ultimately unraveled in the following years, feel Trump is closer than ever to securing the award.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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America’s 250th anniversary makes securing their position on the country’s patriotic bookshelf an especially worthy challenge.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Best to go into the film not knowing.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How to protect yourself from AI phishing scams AI phishing scams rely on tricking people into trusting what looks and sounds real.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Wire fraud in real estate involves scammers tricking buyers or sellers into sending money to fraudulent accounts.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After encountering an old friend, Colette, embarrassed about her friend’s success compared to her own, pretends to be a customer at the DMV instead of an employee.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the premiere dates, a teaser trailer also gives audiences a tantalizing glimpse at Luke Thompson‘s Benedict encountering his love interest Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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