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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches up (with)
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Theo catches strays There were a lot of good-natured jokes about how Theo Campbell and Olivia's then-unborn son had crossed the finish line in first place during a final while Theo has yet to do so.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025 -
But as Nora and Leonard grow more comfortable with one another, their budding relationship catches the attention of Leonard’s father, who is wary of Nora’s lower class background.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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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
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As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just as sunlight chases away shadows, financial transparency dispels anxiety.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While much of the startup world chases disruption, the real opportunity may lie in something less flashy—designing AI to support the people who keep our communities running.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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