catches on

present tense third-person singular of catch on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches on
Verb
  • The home starts at PLN 199,000 (for reference, this works out to roughly US$52,500), but will vary a lot depending on options chosen.
    Adam Williams June 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
  • On a $20,000 auto loan, this works out to be an extra $15 per month.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • And then, there’s the leader, who breaks down just about every huddle when the team comes off the field and prepares to bat.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
  • The letter comes off way too aggressive, according to Hauf.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • How much do fans really care if a guy or girl goes over?
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • The tall mules are held in place by a wide toe strap that goes over the vamp creating an open, peep toe-like design.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • Some nearby residents who are not affiliated with the temple also hope the project succeeds.
    Maddie White, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.
    Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
  • If the industry pans out, the company says there’s the potential for collecting millions of tons a year.
    Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • They're hidden in plain sight; the touch stripe physically clicks when the top and bottom sections are pressed.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
  • Stars sell the tickets, drive the story clicks and generate the most interest.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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“Catches on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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