1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
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2
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on (to)
Verb
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Accidents happen outside, and someone else realizing you’re overdue can actually save your life.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Sitting poolside or by the beach and realizing that presence, not productivity, was the point.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lauren Domingue and Ashley spoke about possibly sending Ava home over Katherine, not knowing Ava was in the same room as them (these people need to start checking rooms before talking game).—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Life in the hotel — stuck in a room, without the comforts of home, without the ability to cook for yourself, and not knowing what comes next — has taken a real toll on the displaced, according to Powe.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s 2011 memoir, the film follows the journey of a young competitive swimmer grappling with trauma and addiction, ultimately discovering salvation through writing.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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For travelers discovering Tbilisi—or returning to it—the Telegraph is proof that history and modern hospitality can share the same address.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romer's endogenous growth theory provides a fascinating lens for understanding AI inference costs by treating knowledge and ideas as non-rivalrous goods with unique economic properties.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The crux of it all is whether Nvidia’s customers are actually seeing a return by spending billions on its chips and the server systems and networking technology paired with them.—
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CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Mowry said being a mom is much more than always seeing things go your kids’ way.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even more strikingly, Netanyahu falsely claimed that the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, had already passed a bill recognizing the Armenian genocide—a statement that is entirely untrue.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Upon entering the Native North America Gallery, guests will encounter an empty case—recognizing repatriation and honoring Native views about which items are appropriate for display in museums—an essential point of discussion for the Indigenous consulting curators.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Expect to continue hearing more rumors and updates about Kuminga and Golden State.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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We’re used to hearing wine regions called Valley Something and the rather odd-sounding Conca de Barberà is just that.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Catching on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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