1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
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2
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
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How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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Martin, 36, best known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was selected in August as one of the top-50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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The largest Roman bathhouse complex ever discovered in the Netherlands has surfaced, shedding new light on the wealth and importance of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus.
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As subsidies fade and utilization costs become more visible, companies are beginning to discover that inference isn’t free.
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These reports present your income and spending habits with clean, easy-to-understand visualizations.
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Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Burle Marx understood the country’s abundance as both subject and material.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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One of the most exciting uses of AI has to be helping historians and archaeologists decipher previously indecipherable or untranslatable ancient texts.
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As the inscription had been damaged, researchers couldn’t decipher whether this tablet had cursed four slaves or whether four slaves had cried out to the Egyptian gods and demi-heroes, who knows?
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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The city recognized Grant for his lasting legacy and positive impact on the community.
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Sure, a lot of the mistakes or poor moments in defense can be waved away by recognizing that most of the team’s best defenders were sitting on the bench when the Turks wheeled away in delight with Ayhan’s goal.
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“Catch on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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