catches up (with)

present tense third-person singular of catch up (with)
as in catches
to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Verb
  • From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But there are specific pointers for ensuring your trap catches the intruder.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Another task, another job, becomes unavoidable when an explosion of cats and kittens overtakes the property.
    Rebecca van Laer September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
  • While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
  • In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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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 5 Oct. 2025.

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