catch up (with)

as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Verb
  • The metallic threading catches light in ways that basic prints could only dream about.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
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  • The shows, both new and old, underscore the dramatic changes that YouTube has gone through, particularly with viewing time on TV now overtaking mobile, as consumers watch the content created by creators on the biggest screen possible.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
  • Despite this, even Raider doesn’t think the Plus will overtake the Original, which currently accounts for about 25 percent of all razors sold in the United States, in popularity.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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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 21 May. 2025.

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