Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on
Verb
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The heels featured an open-toe design with four straps going over the vamp and connecting at the center, thanks to a large pearl detail.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025 -
One of those other Islander shots almost turned into their second lead when Simon Holmstrom’s shot broke through Swayman but Hampus Lindholm kept it from going over the goal line, tucking it back under Swayman.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The man of mystery act, often put on while in public places, seems to be working out for the never-married heartthrob.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Since that surgery, he's maintained his weight with a balance of working out and monitoring his diet.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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Caputo is coming off a 21-13 record in 2024-2025, which was George Washington’s best record in nine years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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The feel-good team coming off a narrow World Series defeat was expected to spend, and that’s exactly what it’s done.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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Minnesota United’s defense-centric game plan was panning out almost to perfection through 70 minutes of its MLS Western Conference semifinal against San Diego on Monday night.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Nov. 2025
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His arrival also safeguards them against Ivey not panning out.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Catching on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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