catching on

present participle of catch on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on
Verb
  • After South Dakota raised its top speed limit to 80 mph in 2015, the average speed motorists were driving when cited increased only slightly, but the number of citations for drivers going over 100 mph jumped dramatically, according to the Argus Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Van Hecke dangled a leg inside his own box, with Evanilson going over to win the decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
  • How working out in the morning or evening affects sleep and energy depends on the type of workout, your typical sleeping and eating patterns, and other individual factors.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Almost a year ago to the day, with concerns over the wideouts and the Bills coming off back-to-back losses, Beane traded for Amari Cooper, and although the five-time Pro Bowl receiver didn’t light up the stat sheet, his presence was credited for opening up the offense.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The Vikings are coming off a 37-7 loss to Point Loma.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Campbell wound up not panning out in Edmonton.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Earlier forecasts of high temperatures dropping into the 80s in the Dallas area weren't panning out, the weather service there said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Catching on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20on. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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