catch on

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Recent Examples of catch on Show goers were caught on camera letting loose and shaking their hips to the beat, with fans ranging from young kids to older adults. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025 He’s caught on early to a universal truth, which is that an elevated sheet set is one of life’s finest pleasures. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025 The bear was often caught on residents’ doorbell cameras, officials said, and its tracks were noticed throughout the area. Helena Wegner, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025 Americans are finally catching on to the allure, too. Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for catch on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on
Verb
  • If not, being left out worked out pretty well for Lindor last season.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • Things usually work out — however, the SHARAD instrument has always been at a disadvantage.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • However, this didn’t go over well with her partner’s mom.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 June 2025
  • That didn't go over well with deficit hawks trying to secure for Trump his biggest legislative win of his second term.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The Thunder are coming off an NBA championship boasting one of the best financial situations in the league.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
  • Major potential UFAs like Mikko Rantanen and Leon Draisaitl came off the board months ago.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • During the month of May in the city of San Diego, only 128 out of 2,216 requests for shelter succeeded, largely because facilities are full.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
  • Whether this approach will succeed depends on how effectively the state can balance stability, flexibility, and innovation in the years ahead.
    Luciano Duque, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Though at least one family came forward to claim her after seeing her picture in local newspapers, this lead failed to pan out.
    Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
  • If Mattel plans to make a movie about the card game Uno, who says AirPods can’t be the next big screen star? Advantages: Apple doesn’t have to invest big bucks into distribution, in case the company’s future theatrical ambitions fail to pan out.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
  • To find the full list of previous Powerball winners,click the link to the lottery's website.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Original price: $79.99 This vertical floor fan delivers powerful wind velocity for fast cooling across a wide area.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Night one of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s Evening Concert series at the Caesars Superdome delivered a dynamic mix of legends and rising stars, reminding festival-goers why these concerts remain the weekend’s crown jewel.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025

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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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