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
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  • Where do those feelings go when public events overtake the personal?
    Geoffrey Greif, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
  • With more than 26 GWh of capacity, the state is positioned to overtake California this year.
    Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 27 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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