Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on
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The stainless steel lamp shell can withstand rain, snow, frost, and sleet, and can even handle the lawnmower going over it.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2026 -
Police say that the initial investigation indicates that Perry’s Jeep was traveling far too fast in the westbound lane and going over the double-yellow lines in order to pass first a tow truck and then the Elantra.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Our tester, Alexandra, spends a lot of time swimming and working out, so a formula that tackles grease and sweat is paramount in her routine.—
Olivia Rose Rushing,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Comeback season is also when the five really hone in on self-care, Yeji emphasizing sleep and working out and Chaeryeong fitting stretches into her rituals.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the Nets, who were coming off a 54-point blowout loss to the crosstown New York Knicks, responded with a 12-2 run, then led for much of the opening quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Raiders, coming off a 3–14 season, are currently without a head coach after firing Pete Carroll following his first season on the job.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That is panning out with Knowles and Fanendo Adi, who will take over for Jeremy Hall as head coach of the Loons’ developmental team, MNUFC2.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Vrána not panning out hurt the Mantha return some, and many of the second-rounders Detroit acquired didn’t materialize either.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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