1
as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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2
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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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in to inform
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catch up
Taylor caught up with the sheriff and stopped him, only to discover that a woman also was in the car.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
The plan was for Apex to catch up to Apophis shortly after its encounter with Earth and study it for about 18 months.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
More than a decade of physical and mental toil has caught up with me.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was caught up in an intense moment on Tuesday night as the team fell to the Washington Mystics, 79-72.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025
The plan was for Apex to catch up to Apophis shortly after its encounter with Earth and study it for about 18 months.
—ArsTechnica, 27 June 2025
More than a decade of physical and mental toil has caught up with me.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was caught up in an intense moment on Tuesday night as the team fell to the Washington Mystics, 79-72.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for catch up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
Verb
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Made from a durable and porous nylon-spandex blend, the skort doesn’t trap heat.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike heavy leather sandals that trap sweat, these are breathable and quick to dry.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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The writer was fascinated with sharks after spotting them during childhood fishing trips with his father on Nantucket.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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That stuff about the Gunn Mummy fascinates me though.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
Verb
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If possible, talk to your boss about your future and what interests you.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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The Flames also have a lot of players who would interest the Sabres, who need a right-shot defenseman.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Officials pledged to inform the public through official channels as the situation evolves.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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There is no need to inform domains about their sluggish new competition.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Eric Dane, who famously bathed with 2 women, now appears tangled up with 3.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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Their two offspring — Cane (Jake Weary) and recovering addict Bree (Melissa Benoist) — are estranged and tangled up in a fishing net of relationship issues.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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The screenplay loses its way at the end but kids and adults will be enchanted by the inventive, eccentric characters and the rich animation.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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No longer interested in enchanting us, the filmmaker puts his audience through the wringer, and his kick-ass mentality is well-served by star Tom Cruise, who lives for these sorts of full-throttle roles.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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These words, which fill a popular meme set against the profile of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., occupy our thoughts.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Both occupy lots between Barack Obama Boulevard and South Montgomery Street south of SAP Center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Elsewhere, Arat tells Deadline a Greek remake of the series is in the works, while new markets are opening up.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Roley's grandfather, Dale Roley, told the New York Times on Monday that the suspect was working for a tree company and had expressed interest in becoming a forest firefighter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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