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Recent Examples of catch on
The hooks on her legs catch on the threads of a sock.
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María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
How many homes and commercial properties won’t get built if onerous new stretch codes catch on?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
If these products can really catch on, a sustainable path may be well in sight.
—Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
How many homes and commercial properties won’t get built if onerous new stretch codes catch on?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
If these products can really catch on, a sustainable path may be well in sight.
—Andrew Zaleski, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on
Verb
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This is a tough one, and clearly your best friend has history with this scenario not working out.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sánchez quipped, citing a recent, eyebrow-raising promotional video released by HHS that depicts the two men working out.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The all-time record high gas prices in Michigan and across the country were set in June 2022, when national gas prices went over $5 a gallon.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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During Saturday night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, a stray puck hit by the Knights' Keegan Kolesar went over the boards and into the Avalanche's bench.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its top came off and ten gallons of milk went down the ramp and up Art Vebber’s leg.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dahl is also remembered for his bigotry — editions of his children’s books have been edited to take out fatphobic and misogynist comments, and the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory had to be tweaked so the title character didn’t come off as a plantation owner.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If Meta succeeds, Wall Street will feel more confident about its aggressive AI spending plans.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leon, in issuing the temporary pause, concluded that the preservationist group behind the legal challenge was likely to succeed because the president lacks the authority to build the ballroom without approval from Congress.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Though her political aspirations didn’t ultimately pan out, Ortega went on to find success in the entertainment industry by landing roles as early as 12, appearing on Jane the Virgin and Stuck in the Middle.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Whether those lawsuits pan out is a separate question.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Super Mario Galaxy has clicked past the lifetimes of Frozen, Minecraft and The Jungle Book.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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If this is you, then call, click or visit your local Toyota dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the new 2026 Sequoia TRD PRO Hybrid 4WD SUV.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham delivering a brilliant performance with a playoff career-high 39 points.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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