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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3
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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4
as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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5
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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6
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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8
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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Recent Examples of catches
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Then something unusual catches your eye.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For something with a little more personality, this Genimo rug comes in 10 colors and is designed with a bold, geometric pattern that immediately catches your eye.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The glossy, reflective top layer adds dimension and shine, transforming a simple citrus hue into a statement-making manicure that catches the light from every angle.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Ophthalmology startup catches investors’ attention Ollin Biosciences has raised $330 company in a Series B round, one of the largest such rounds for a biotech company in the last two years.
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Brittany Trang,
STAT,
24 June 2026
When a chatbot returns a wrong answer, someone usually catches it and fixes it.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But when a confident new student arrives from America and catches the attention of a pageant recruiter visiting the school, a rivalry ignites that forces the girls to confront issues of beauty, identity, class and self-worth.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the fall, Irwin had 163 catches for 1,903 yards and 27 touchdowns to help JSerra (28-0) claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
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Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
India was sloppy in the field, dropped four catches early and medium-pacer Nandni Sharma was warned twice for over-running the pitch.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
His 26 catches and 290 receiving yards tied him for second among freshman receivers in the Big 12.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This is the Emerald Coast Open—an annual lionfish tournament where divers bag thousands of the invasive predators and local chefs compete to turn those catches into delectable dishes.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The result is silent degradation or dashboard catches.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Sooners made diving catches.
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Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Then something unusual catches your eye.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For something with a little more personality, this Genimo rug comes in 10 colors and is designed with a bold, geometric pattern that immediately catches your eye.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The glossy, reflective top layer adds dimension and shine, transforming a simple citrus hue into a statement-making manicure that catches the light from every angle.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Ophthalmology startup catches investors’ attention Ollin Biosciences has raised $330 company in a Series B round, one of the largest such rounds for a biotech company in the last two years.
—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
24 June 2026
When a chatbot returns a wrong answer, someone usually catches it and fixes it.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But when a confident new student arrives from America and catches the attention of a pageant recruiter visiting the school, a rivalry ignites that forces the girls to confront issues of beauty, identity, class and self-worth.
—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
Feeney history, as told by the founders The first season of Feeney ball was a resounding success, despite all the strikeouts and bobbled catches in between.
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Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
In the fall, Irwin had 163 catches for 1,903 yards and 27 touchdowns to help JSerra (28-0) claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 June 2026
For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
—
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
India was sloppy in the field, dropped four catches early and medium-pacer Nandni Sharma was warned twice for over-running the pitch.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
His 26 catches and 290 receiving yards tied him for second among freshman receivers in the Big 12.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This is the Emerald Coast Open—an annual lionfish tournament where divers bag thousands of the invasive predators and local chefs compete to turn those catches into delectable dishes.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The result is silent degradation or dashboard catches.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Sooners made diving catches.
—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches
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What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
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Burke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of hockey operations.
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The nose stops registering any single note and the room just smells busy.
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Ultimately, Apple's release schedule secures its market control, forcing competitors to adapt their strategies.
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Burnham’s victory in Makerfield secures his return to Parliament.
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Uruguay knows avoiding defeat will be enough to progress as either the runner-up or one of the lucky third-place finishers.
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Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it.
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.
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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.
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Police have advised that anyone who encounters Dobbins to contact their local law enforcement agency.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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“Catches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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