as in to work out
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Recent Examples of catch on
There were several vehicles impacted but those vehicles did not catch on fire.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
This can happen due to your natural hair texture, dryness, or environmental stressors like wind, friction from your pillowcase, or pollution—your cuticles can catch on each other like Velcro, Small says, causing tangles.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
Jokic came off a pin-down from Braun to catch on the right wing — again making Gobert chase him around a screen — but air-balled the 3-pointer.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The balloon didn't catch on anything.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
This can happen due to your natural hair texture, dryness, or environmental stressors like wind, friction from your pillowcase, or pollution—your cuticles can catch on each other like Velcro, Small says, causing tangles.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
Jokic came off a pin-down from Braun to catch on the right wing — again making Gobert chase him around a screen — but air-balled the 3-pointer.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The balloon didn't catch on anything.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on
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Sources said the most difficult issues related to Iran’s nuclear program still have to be worked out as part of those talks.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The easy answer, to be honest with you, is the right thing is usually the thing that works out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Crispy potatoes are always a smart choice, and these go over the top in flavor thanks to a generous drizzle of hot honey.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Benge had two balls that nearly went over the wall, but almost doesn’t count.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Kiké Hernandez is eligible to come off the 60-day IL on Sunday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Jokic, who finished second to SGA in the voting for a second straight year, is arguably coming off the best statistical season of a Hall-of-Fame career.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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In practical terms, neither difference is statistically strong enough, in this sample, to conclude that engine manufacturer alone meaningfully explains who succeeds on race day.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Without proper grass management, some of them succeed.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Except none of the latter would pan out as Franny (and the director’s teenage self) aspired to.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
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Tap or click a highlighted area for details.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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The mantra clicked for Vesia in his first season with the Dodgers.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The deal is crafted, in a way, that Iran will not receive any concessions from the United States unless Tehran delivers on its promises, the official said.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The Shenzhou 23 mission follows shortly after the launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft, which arrived at Tiangong on May 11, delivering nearly 7 tons of supplies.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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