catch up (with)

Definition of catch up (with)next
as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Verb
  • Calls come in about elders caught in financial scams or elders who are sick.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The line has been so seismic for DC that the company has overtaken market share over longtime rival Marvel for the first time this century.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Food Lion came close to overtaking Harris Teeter one other time, in 2020, with a nearly $88 million separation.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Catch up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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