CATCHING ON Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

catching on

verb

present participle of catch on

as in going over

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Henderson appeared to slip while going over an advertising board after celebrating with England fans.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Anderson was the final one in the gym, spending nearly a good dozen or so minutes seated next to Hornets assistant coach Ryan Frazier, chatting for a lengthy spell while going over some things.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of going over

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That pays for 110 personnel working out of six fire stations, a training division and the administrative office.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Holly Williams, a foreign correspondent working out of Istanbul for CBS News since 2012, and Mariana van Zeller, a journalist for National Geographic Channel, are both said to remain in contention.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of working out

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France is coming off a 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16, a match in which Paraguay looked more interested in wrestling than playing soccer.

— Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
The star right winger played in the first half of the team's World Cup opening 4-1 win over Paraguay and secured one goal and one assist before coming off at halftime due to the leg injury.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of coming off

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There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Venable bounced from the Guardians to the Phillies to the Dodgers after Preller — fresh off the Matt Kemp/Justin Upton/Wil Myers infusion not panning out — traded him to the Rangers.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026

Definition of panning out

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