CATCH ON (TO) Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

catch on (to)

verb

Definition of catch on (to)

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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as in to know

to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Consequently, investors are shifting focus from the entities funding the infrastructure to those collecting the revenue, favoring AI infrastructure providers that can realize order books and revenue streams sooner.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
That might also explain the movie’s attempts to supercharge its few action sequences, as if the filmmakers realized belatedly that a sad book without much incident wasn’t exactly prime summer studio release fodder.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of realize

Verb

My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
The experience is…less fun, although bad film aficionados know that some level of tedium is inherent to almost all of the most canonical worst movies ever.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of know

Verb

For rail fans, there are overnight routes to discover on six of the world’s seven continents.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Less so is the fact that more vulnerabilities are being discovered by bounty hunters assisted by AI tools, leaving Google fighting a battle to patch them before less conscientious hackers find them and put them to criminal use.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

Three-dimensional geological modelling has improved the ability to understand how a mineral system is shaped at depth.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
The challenge is not simply understanding asset allocation theory but also selecting managers, accessing differentiated opportunities and integrating them into a broader portfolio.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of understand

Verb

Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The expansion will see Amazon Web Services (AWS) deploy 2 million additional Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of decipher

Verb

Havard declined to comment on reports that Jimmy Carr is being lined up as the motoring show’s new host, but Deadline hears talks are underway with the comedian.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
The court also heard testimony from Christine Reglin, a special agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, who maintained that the agency didn’t think Fatherley’s actions that night constituted a crime.

— Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of hear

Verb

The honorees, recognized for their craftsmanship, service and dedication within the property department and the broader production community in entertainment, were announced Tuesday.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The following year, she was recognized with the prestigious Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her decades of charitable efforts, which also include her foundation’s Imagination Library, a monthly book gifting program for children under five.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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