catch up (with)

Definition of catch up (with)next
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
  • In his third season as starter, Maiava won’t have the benefit of one of college football’s best pass-catching pairs at his disposal.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Her emotion is mirrored by raging guitars that fight to overtake her voice and nearly win.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The festival joins a growing number of social sauna experiences in New York City, particularly overtaking the neighborhoods of Flatiron and Williamsburg.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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