as in to work out
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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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Those numbers — and specifics of what an MLO would fund — will be worked out by staff, and a plan will be presented to the school board on April 21.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of them broke their bed rest in order to work out on a more traditional suite of exercise equipment, and some of them used the flywheel.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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Not too many cars have doors that come off.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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All four of Torres’ assists have come off set pieces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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
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So, call, click or visit your local Lincoln dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2026 Nautilus AWD Reserve Hybrid SUV.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rousouli is equally essential to Titanique's success, delivering a Jack Dawson who balances matinee-idol charm and a smooth tenor with a fearless willingness to lean into the absurd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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