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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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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Recent Examples of catches
Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
All this will come to the fore when Apple eventually sorts out its own AI strategy and catches iPhone up with other platforms.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Eighteen months later, Michael is now a New Yorker staff writer; his article on the surviving Khachaturian family, who have since relocated to Glendale, California, catches Lou’s attention.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Don’t forget to clean the drip tray underneath the spout and the slide-out tray that catches condensation.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
There are dates open in August and September for something that catches in the summertime.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 May 2026
The pair hope the wood-fire concept catches a spark in the area.
—Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Stopping the transmission or ping will result in more catches.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Fish catches have dropped, transport has become more difficult and families are facing rising costs as they are forced to buy potable water.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Young had 62 catches for 998 yards and 10 TDs in three seasons for the Trojans and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
And now she's been rewarded by the locker room gods by finding a relationship with Banana-ball heartbreaker Jackson Olson who is considered one of the biggest catches in trick baseball history.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Center fielder Preston Hendry and right fielder Brodey Vicars made nice catches to back the pitcher.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His 147 career catches illustrate a receiving game where those track skills pay off.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Benge made another one of those catches in center field Monday, helping out right-hander Austin Warren by robbing Tyler Freeman of extra bases.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Verb
Power—the explosive, fast-twitch capacity that catches you mid-fall—goes first.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026
All this will come to the fore when Apple eventually sorts out its own AI strategy and catches iPhone up with other platforms.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Eighteen months later, Michael is now a New Yorker staff writer; his article on the surviving Khachaturian family, who have since relocated to Glendale, California, catches Lou’s attention.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
Don’t forget to clean the drip tray underneath the spout and the slide-out tray that catches condensation.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
There are dates open in August and September for something that catches in the summertime.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 10 May 2026
The pair hope the wood-fire concept catches a spark in the area.
—Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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To Panthers Stats’ point, Sanders produced 11 catches for 92 yards in the first three games of 2025.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Stopping the transmission or ping will result in more catches.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
Fish catches have dropped, transport has become more difficult and families are facing rising costs as they are forced to buy potable water.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Young had 62 catches for 998 yards and 10 TDs in three seasons for the Trojans and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
And now she's been rewarded by the locker room gods by finding a relationship with Banana-ball heartbreaker Jackson Olson who is considered one of the biggest catches in trick baseball history.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Center fielder Preston Hendry and right fielder Brodey Vicars made nice catches to back the pitcher.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
His 147 career catches illustrate a receiving game where those track skills pay off.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Benge made another one of those catches in center field Monday, helping out right-hander Austin Warren by robbing Tyler Freeman of extra bases.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches
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Next, Beth grabs her father's hat, perched on a stand next to the photograph.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, pay attention to what grabs your attention now, because the cosmos could be delivering a message through the most random interaction, TikTok scroll or overheard conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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When the game stops, it will be called on account of darkness.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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If the samples test positive, then the company drills to validate the discovery, secures rights to the site, and sells the rights off to a mining company.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Signs of a measles infection generally appear seven to 14 days after someone encounters the virus.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The project is co-created with author Nicholas Sparks and tells the story of an architect recovering from depression who moves to Cape Cod and encounters a mysterious woman.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Catches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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