Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up (with)
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The Clippers enter the final stretch of the season as the hottest team in the NBA, having won 20 of their past 27 games, a feat that caught many insiders by surprise.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026 -
So, this is about when undeniable attraction catches you off guard, but also the enormous consequences of following that urge and that feeling, and the consequences of that for the families around you, however innocent your intent is.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thomas would have had to pin Pizer for the Fisherman to overtake the Marauders for the overall lead.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Avalanche airbags can be part of a backpack and can be manually deployed in an avalanche situation, and can reduce the risk of mortality when overtaken by a slide.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Catch up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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