Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches up (with)
Verb
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That last risk is the most dangerous, since an error nobody catches becomes a decision the business acts on.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026 -
The app provides instant feedback and catches pronunciation mistakes.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
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This milestone overtakes rival OpenAI’s valuation.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Motorway overtakes require a firm prod of the throttle, while the automatic gearbox can occasionally hesitate before responding.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Or during the Season 2 finale, when the tension between the two former friends comes to a head and Maddy chases Cassie down, slapping her and slamming her into a wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Catches up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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