1
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door
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2
as in gets
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
you'll catch the flu for sure if you don't get a shot
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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
I caught myself just as I was about to step into the freshly poured concrete
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knows
to have a clear idea of
I didn't catch the point you were making about our nation's foreign policy
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as in deceives
to cause to believe what is untrue
a number of media outlets were caught by the woman's hard-luck story
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as in encounters
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
I'll catch you at the library tomorrow
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I looked out the window just in time to catch the neighbor's dog digging up my flower bed
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as in overtakes
to move fast enough to get even with
despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest
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1
as in hitches
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the catch is that you have to come up with the money by tomorrow
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as in prizes
someone or something unusually desirable
everyone thought the captain of the football team was a real catch
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as in yields
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the total catch for our day at the creek was six fish and a crab
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Verb
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Vito, seething and remorseless, grabs at control relentlessly; Frank, in no mood to fight, tries to cede it graciously, resulting in a lopsided tug-of-war.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Curtis Rowe scores 19 points and Sidney Wicks adds 17 points and grabs 18 rebounds to lead UCLA to an 80-69 victory over Jacksonville for its fourth consecutive NCAA basketball championship.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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As the beauty cycle continues, Paris Fashion Week overtakes award show season this week, inviting celebrities to the front row for gag-worthy, high fashion moments.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Terror overtakes her body; arms flail against a pipe; her legs bang the ground.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Catches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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