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 Community land trusts have been slower to catch on in San Diego County than in other parts of the state that have more robust land trusts. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 And while Tubbs hoped their ideas would eventually catch on, for now the radicals’ ranks were small. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 And then in the ninth, Gurriel made another catch on a ball Chourio hit to left center. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 That shifts competitive advantage toward Startup Intelligence – to whoever identifies the better Strategic Fit, tests it faster, learns earlier, and adapts before competitors catch on. — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on

Verb

When second-year pass rusher Nic Scourton was being carted off the field Thursday, Gill was working out on his own following a standout season in the United Football League.

— Mike Kaye July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Higuchi was already at home in this rubbery soundworld, but his determination to work out his own feelings in this already frenzied context pushes his music past the cartoonish and into the truly demonic.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of work out

Verb

And the district just came off its highest-profile summer in years, with World Cup watch parties drawing more than 7,000 people to the plaza on peak nights.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
This isn’t to say that the new work comes off hackish or uninspired.

— Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

Definition of come off

Verb

Potter added that to succeed in a world where robotaxis and humanoid robots are the future, vertical integration will be key as supply chains to move the materials and goods required don't exist at the moment.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 July 2026
That plan includes harnessing data collected by the Independent Center, which has been using AI to identify districts where independents have the best chance of succeeding.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 July 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

Projecting how a college quarterback will pan out often proves a fool’s errand, despite how many people have dedicated their livelihoods to trying.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026
If everything pans out, Rose could be seeing his name in lights in Kansas City more often — and sooner, rather than later.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of pan out

Verb

When comedy writer Sean Clements heard about a local turf war involving the low-impact sport, his brain started clicking.

— William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2026
If a complaint or case number is available under the tab, click on it and read through the document to see the disciplinary record.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of click

Verb

But their ability to deliver useful results depends on the quality, accessibility and governance of the data behind them.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
When right-hander Eury Pérez delivered seven perfect innings against the Athletics earlier this month, Bachar also nearly let the game slip away, allowing five runs without recording an out in the eighth.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026