1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
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2
as in knows
to have a clear idea of
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches on (to)
Verb
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The supporting cast, too, add an air of authenticity that helps with the suspension of disbelief when Margot realizes what’s actually going on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026 -
As with Valerie watching her colleagues enthusiastically reclaim the sitcom script, Deborah realizes the effort is just as important as the end result.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Robin Hutson knows hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Peace returns when everyone understands what is being shared.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The director understands immediately.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Hometown Heroes recognizes and supports the men and women who wore the uniform of the United States.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Richie, an audiophile, immediately recognizes the artist and sparks up a conversation.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Just as the Mayor himself has become a figure who transcends city politics, Richards sees the task ahead as one that will have wider implications.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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In addition to expanding the denim and T-shirt offerings, Sung sees opportunities to expand footwear and accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deadline hears they were used for the recent live Comic Relief charity broadcast, which insiders said went down well, albeit on a show that attracts less scrutiny.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Sophomore teammate Caroline Painter hears her quite clearly.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Catches on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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