catching on (to)

present participle of catch on (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on (to)
Verb
  • As geologists were realizing that earthly timescales were vast, astronomers began to discover that the same applied to the distances of the cosmos.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
  • One of the most common frustrations with meetings is walking out and realizing no one clearly captured the important points.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Perhaps, though, Kubrick's cold view of Jack and choice to diminish some of King's sympathetic nuances serve to heighten the terror; how much does knowing the complex motivations of a domestic abuser help their victims?
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Participants’ weight, waist size, and body mass index (BMI) were tracked, along with their performance on tests of memory, orientation (for example, knowing the date and who the president is), and executive function (such as drawing a clock face).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But discovering the addresses was only half the problem.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety Beau Mason said that authorities had used the footage to track the suspect's movements, which led to them discovering a firearm believed to have been used in the attack.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In July, a judge said Decarlos Brown might not be mentally capable of understanding previous charges against him.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Nepal’s current bout of political unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.
    Sugam Pokharel, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Most of all, the United States must create the capacity for advanced recycling that is seeing investments happen mostly overseas.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.
    Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Apparently without recognizing the irony, the same AI companies who steal our work to build their models have complained vociferously about China’s theft of their IP for DeepSeekAI.
    Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In that incident, two men allegedly fired into an apartment building from the lot after hearing gunshots nearby and observing a green laser on one man’s daughter.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But where the book ends with David hearing a hopeful message on the radio, the movie has the tank run out.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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