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as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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as in fascinates
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in interests
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in advises
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catches up
But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Marty also catches up with Tap’s concert promoter, Simon Howler (Chris Addison), who shares his new ideas and catches up with Nigel about some old ideas.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The new 10-episode season — its 14th — is streaming now on Hulu and catches up with the Hill family in a vastly different America.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Marty also catches up with Tap’s concert promoter, Simon Howler (Chris Addison), who shares his new ideas and catches up with Nigel about some old ideas.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The new 10-episode season — its 14th — is streaming now on Hulu and catches up with the Hill family in a vastly different America.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches up
Verb
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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The school’s origins are cultish, an area that fascinates Martin.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou fascinates me.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Wine is something that interests me.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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So there's a lot that happens when kids learn to read and then read what interests them.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Princeton Review’s Franek advises students and families not to be deterred by the sky-high sticker prices.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The European Commission advises that member states roll it out at various crossing points by sea, air, and land.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the potential for more swappable panels intrigues the modder in us; the first ones, the Stone and Natural options, look promising.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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At the very least, the prospect of doing more with younger Ed and Lorraine intrigues the performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just like 2024, the top three airports remain the same, which isn’t surprising, Taylor tells CNBC Make It.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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From a vintage painting discovered in a shop to a child’s colorful sketch, each piece tells a story and adds warmth to your home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Monfils draws and then thrills a crowd like few players on tour, producing impossible acts of tennis escapology and delivering winners from all corners of the court.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The event is being held at the Moscone Center and occupies much of the surrounding area in downtown San Francisco.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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This ‘Frankenstein’ occupies a world that has been painstakingly constructed.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Catches up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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