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 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 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. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 And that gives SpaceX confidence to plan for a tower catch on Flight 14 — a crucial component of Starship's future reusability. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 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

While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
In addition, an awkward meeting between Ed and a smooth literary agent (Jake Lacy), along with a mini-subplot involving phone calls from Ed’s frustrated sister about their dying brother, come off slightly wedged in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 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

Since then, Arteta has admitted that the inclusion of Smith Rowe in the 2020-21 season played a vital role in allowing the fans and the team to click.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
To that end, players of Belmira’s City by Michael Heizer [Free Version], which anyone can try by clicking here, must start behind an intentionally obtrusive no-trespassing fence.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 13 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