1
as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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2
as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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4
as in to inform
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catch up
What To Know Polls showed Mamdani, 34, with a relatively comfortable lead in the weeks leading up to Election Day, but that started to narrow in some polls, with former New York Governor Cuomo looking to catch up.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Footwear News caught up with Ross to discuss several topics ranging from shoe production to tariffs and possible refunds, as well as the Supreme Court hearing and how the justices might rule post-hearing.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Laurent Duvault, vice president of business development and audiovisual rights at Media Participations-Mediatoon, noted that European subsidy systems have yet to catch up with the format.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Derek soon caught up, winning his second season on the show with TV personality Brooke Burke.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Footwear News caught up with Ross to discuss several topics ranging from shoe production to tariffs and possible refunds, as well as the Supreme Court hearing and how the justices might rule post-hearing.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Laurent Duvault, vice president of business development and audiovisual rights at Media Participations-Mediatoon, noted that European subsidy systems have yet to catch up with the format.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Derek soon caught up, winning his second season on the show with TV personality Brooke Burke.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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Whoever dispatched that ambulance might be one of many employees at the Department of Emergency Communications who have felt uncomfortable, yelled at and trapped between their calling to help people and what several current and former dispatchers have called a hostile work environment.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most of Ukraine’s Donbas region, where the 17 were said to be trapped, is under Russian military control, and Moscow has been accused in the past by developing countries of recruiting their citizens to fight on its behalf under false pretenses.—
Reuters 16 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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These books can feel obstinate in their refusal of pleasure—an approach that does not seem to interest Berman in the slightest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Click on the parlay hub or go to and individual matchup that interests you to find popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to Philadelphia magazine, the dismissal took place via an email in which she was informed that she was being terminated for cause.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same year, California also banned the use of simulated fire in active shooter drills and required that parents be informed that a drill is taking place.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nothing twisted or tangled together during the drying process.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The approach bypasses government taking custody of kids and parents becoming tangled in lengthy court cases.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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The sun was in Scorpio, presenting an enigmatic film that enchants others.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Beijing — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices).—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Detroit Tigers, who occupied first place the American League Central for 187 of the 194 days in the regular season this year, came up short for the second season in a row.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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