Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on
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After going over these stubborn wrinkles once in the Vitessa’s regular mode, using the steam-burst function fully removed them in a single pass.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
That’s not going over well with local officials.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In January, a Crossroads staff member was fired after police told the church that the staff member allegedly secretly filmed women working out at Crunch Fitness in Oakley.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everybody’s used to working out and then going straight to work.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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For now, the Derby favorites are horses coming off victories in races in Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas — Paladin, Commandment, Nearly, Renegade and Class President.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Klay Thompson scored 24 points for the Mavericks, coming off the bench to make seven 3-pointers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Guthrie family is aware that the investigation might need to be transitioned and has been briefed on the fact that certain leads have not been panning out, the sources said.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2026
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That is panning out with Knowles and Fanendo Adi, who will take over for Jeremy Hall as head coach of the Loons’ developmental team, MNUFC2.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Catching on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20on. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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