catch up

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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of catch up He was seemingly not caught up in what could happen tomorrow. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Beijing is catching up, as shown by the sudden rise of AI startup DeepSeek. Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Speaking of which, the big category shake-up this year is the introduction of best traditional country album, which is alternately being seen as a reaction to Beyoncé’s best country album victory last year or simply catching up to similar subdivisions in R&B and other genres. Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 Those who miss the live episodes can catch up by streaming them the following day on Hulu and Disney+. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catch up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Many moths, attracted to the ultraviolet lights, were captured during a light-trapping excursion near Malles Venosta, Italy.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And having fun to develop and nourish the strategy by being open to brand creativity and following advice from our partners, always having the customers interest in mind.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • To read only the chapters that interest you?
    Sophia Rosenfeld September 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The only way attorneys knew their client was detained at the site was because a family member informed them following a phone call from one of the phones located inside cells at the facility.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • And then another thing to keep in mind is the importance of being informed, knowing what’s going on in the world.
    María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Biologists use it, too, to understand the way proteins in our cells tangle up and to create effective gene-editing technologies.
    Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The parachute relies on a single suspension line rather than many cords, which reduces tangling and speeds up deployment.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • William Byron, Chase Briscoe, and Joey Logano occupy the sixth, seventh, and eighth places in the same order.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Blair would bring years of political and negotiating experience to the task after occupying 10 Downing Street for a decade and later acting as an international envoy in the Middle East.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Another told Feltner to call a township trustee.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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