CATCHES UP (WITH) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

catches up (with)

verb

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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falls short

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Verb

Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Made from mulberry silk with a satin finish, the dress has a natural gleam and catches the light just a touch, setting it apart from other styles in the room.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Then, my wide-reaching smile — much better — overtakes my face.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of overtakes

Verb

Seconds later, Bella, an 11-year-old husky, jumps in and chases the bear across the driveway and away from the child.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Tired of spending his days simply delighting in psychological torture and revenge, Lestat publicly chases the life of a famous rock star, writing and producing an album and performing in a cross-country tour while maintaining a fake vampire persona.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of chases

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