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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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2
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
When that happens, catching up will be far harder—and far more expensive—than acting now.
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Alex Brueckmann, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Alex Brueckmann, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching up
Verb
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The purpose of natural rat repellents is to discourage them from returning, rather than trapping or killing them.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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They filter lymph fluid, which drains from tissues, trapping and destroying germs, cancer cells, and other harmful material.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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One day, his son Dong-hwan receives a call from the police, informing them that Young-hee, their wife and mother who disappeared 40 years ago, has been found as skeletal remains.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.—
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At Marysol’s party, Adriana is already telling Guerdy that Julia is not a good friend because of what happened between them at her art party in the last episode.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The common thread running through the winners, illuminated through a series of talks and presentations leading up to the awards ceremony, is their chefs' and founders' deep passion for their heritage and dedication to telling their personal stories through food.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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Herzog’s script dispenses with anything extraneous to driving the story forward, and that makes the conflict gripping, as do the invariably outstanding performances.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of conversations to be had with townspeople and the guardians, although very little of it is gripping.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the festival runs until the closing ceremony and awards on September 26, below are five talking points that have been occupying guests up until this point.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, older workers—typically occupying more senior or specialized roles—show little anxiety about AI disrupting their employment.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The announcement caused a panic in Silicon Valley, with tech companies advising their H-1B employees not to leave the country lest they not be allowed back in.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Catching up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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