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: infectious, contagious
the flu is catching
his spirit is catching
Examples of catching in a Sentence
“I have a cold.” “Is it catching?”
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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He’s worn special catching gear to celebrate his heritage.
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Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Teel and Edgar Quero had been in line to handle a bulk of the catching duties this season, with Lee another option.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Gabriel Davalillo – the Angels’ 18-year-old catching prospect – punched a ground ball through the right side with the runner going on a 3-and-2 pitch, putting runners at the corners.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The rest of the group stayed back, practicing in Wellesley and catching games on television in a Boston Sports Institute lounge.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
Teel and Edgar Quero had been in line to handle a bulk of the catching duties this season, with Lee another option.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Gabriel Davalillo – the Angels’ 18-year-old catching prospect – punched a ground ball through the right side with the runner going on a 3-and-2 pitch, putting runners at the corners.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The rest of the group stayed back, practicing in Wellesley and catching games on television in a Boston Sports Institute lounge.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catching. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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