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 Judge went 2 for 4 and his only chance in right field was a catch on Kyle Karros near the foul line in the fourth. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 That included a highlight-reel catch for 18 yards and a first down on Boise State’s final drive, and a 23-yard catch on third-and-9 to keep the opening drive alive — a drive that produced a Bronco touchdown. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026 After right fielder Jung Hoo Lee made a sliding catch on Francisco Lindor’s sinking liner, the Giants intentionally walked Soto after Seymour threw two pitches out of the strike zone. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 With a man on third in the sixth, Conine made an inning-ending diving catch on Vinnie Pasquantino’s liner. — Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on

Verb

When one of the contestants goes missing, Detective Fion Morgan has to work out the difference between what’s been shown on screen and the truth.

— L.M. Chilton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Joe says picking Katie is either going to work out great for them or backfire.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of work out

Verb

The Hallmark situations can be predictable, comfortable and wholesome, which can come off as absurd for a film plotline.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother from Amazon Drama MGM Studios opens in limited release at six theaters in New York and Los Angeles, coming off its TIFF world premiere.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of come off

Verb

In the trailer for the new documentary, both the women who underwent transformations for the reality series and the production team agree the show didn’t pan out as intended.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
If those efforts pan out, the result could be hardware-efficient quantum random-access memory that eliminates the need for bulky electromagnetic components.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of pan out

Verb

Be especially suspicious if someone creates urgency and then asks you to click a link, provide account information or move money.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Find me on that platform @thegregcote or just click Substack/@TheGregCote to join me as the ride continues.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of click

Verb

With a luxe crocodile-embossed suede upper and a slight heel that adds just enough height without weighing you down, these loafers deliver a high-end look—despite being considered orthopedic.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
First, a 48-speaker spatial sound system surrounds the audience and delivers a more immersive listening experience.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026