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as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in interesting
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in informing
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catching up
Inclusion at the start costs less than catching up at the end.
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Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As runners chase faster times and longer distances, recovery science is catching up — and the nervous system is becoming the next frontier.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Unfortunately, their romance is challenged by one of Dean’s best friends dying unexpectedly, and his difficult past with an ex-girlfriend catching up with him.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Two staffers next to me whispered to each other, catching up about their week off.
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Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Why Hobby-Maxxing Matters for Mental and Physical Health The science is catching up to the trend.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
The state has 296 existing sites, quickly catching up to Virginia, the country’s data-center hub.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
So while Geely’s breakthrough screams potential, the supporting cast – grid capacity, charger density, and standardization – is still catching up.
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New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Despite delays in previous weeks, its haulers are catching up, said Andy Wontor, a county spokesperson said.
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Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As runners chase faster times and longer distances, recovery science is catching up — and the nervous system is becoming the next frontier.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Unfortunately, their romance is challenged by one of Dean’s best friends dying unexpectedly, and his difficult past with an ex-girlfriend catching up with him.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Two staffers next to me whispered to each other, catching up about their week off.
—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Why Hobby-Maxxing Matters for Mental and Physical Health The science is catching up to the trend.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
The state has 296 existing sites, quickly catching up to Virginia, the country’s data-center hub.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
So while Geely’s breakthrough screams potential, the supporting cast – grid capacity, charger density, and standardization – is still catching up.
—
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Despite delays in previous weeks, its haulers are catching up, said Andy Wontor, a county spokesperson said.
—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching up
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As human activities such as fossil-fuel burning release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, air in the Midwest is becoming more saturated with humidity, a key ingredient of strong thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes.
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The funds would come from the Commodity Credit Corporation, a funding initiative through the federal agency, and would go toward tracing, surveying and trapping response programs for the next three years.
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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Sources tell Deadline that producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer.
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The administration also argued that American hostilities in Iran already had already terminated, pointing to a May 1 memo that the president sent to lawmakers informing them the conflict was over.
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Its rear zipper pocket is a great way to keep charging cords from tangling around other items.
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Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair.
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.
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Austria was well represented as well, with a supporter’s group occupying four sections in the north side of the stadium, who enjoyed watching two second-half goals scored right in front of them.
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Lindholm, Jokiharju, and Korpisalo are occupying salary that would be better allocated for C and right D.
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.
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