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 Stroud kept the drive alive on third-and-11 escaping All-Pro tackle Jeffery Simmons to find Kayshon Boutte for a tiptoe-catch on the sideline for 23 yards. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 This can cause problems, as the other end of the card’s bracket can catch on motherboard components during the backward slide. — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026 Retailers first experimented with virtual fitting kiosks in the 1990s, but the results weren’t realistic enough to catch on commercially, per Photta. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Rothenberg, a Detroit native who grew up watching the great Red Wings teams of Gordie Howe and Alex Delvecchio that led Detroit to multiple Stanley Cup Final appearances, had no doubt the sport would catch on eventually. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on

Verb

With the Atlanta Dream preparing for the WNBA Finals, things have worked out pretty well for her.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The Wembley arrangement has historically worked out well for the Jaguars financially.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of work out

Verb

Even more aggravating is the fact that Morgan comes off several degrees more interesting and complicated.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
And if at times the movie comes off as a bit decorous and stiff, the actors, particularly Edgar-Jones and Creed-Miles, do their best to keep the proceedings whirring.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of come off

Verb

In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.

— Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of succeed

Verb

Their prospects, like Brice Turang, Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell have all panned out, a testament to their player development staff.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Now, some of that has not panned out because the linebacker corps and secondary have to get a lot better, and the team needs more depth.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of pan out

Verb

For example, changes in contact forces could indicate whether a screw has engaged correctly, while audio cues could help identify when a mechanical latch has clicked into place.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
While the imposing box set itself is a portable 12-pound film school and an instant status symbol on your shelf, there’s no shame in clicking over for a preview.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026