CATCHING ON (TO) Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

catching on (to)

verb

present participle of catch on (to)

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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as in knowing

to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Verb

Much like Whitford back in the late 1980s, Blyth is realizing that Kaffee basically never gets to leave the stage.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Then, after realizing how cash-strapped a large chunk of these schools were, the conversation shifted towards the Big Ten's idea of 24-teams.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of realizing

Verb

So how did that work out for you, with this whole world applauding you for this, and then knowing people are pissed off too?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Maryna Lystopad, 35, said her hair has started falling out due to the stress from escalating attacks and never knowing where the next attack will hit.

— Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of knowing

Verb

In fact, Ferrer first worked as a jazz drummer before moving into visual arts after discovering Surrealist artists and writers during a 1954 trip to Paris.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Notably, the customer journey has become more fragmented — consumers are discovering brands via social, then browsing their websites, asking questions, receiving texts, making a purchase, then contacting service later.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of discovering

Verb

Gathering relevant data is a vital first step to understanding everything from the value of underground mineral deposits to the money held in pension funds.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The incentive structures that power the mathematical community are not set up for a world where solving problems is easy and understanding their answers remains hard.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

Verb

Come early to mingle with the cast, in character, of course, who may or may not need your help in deciphering some puzzles.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
For these scrolls, the best method for virtually unrolling and deciphering text would be to scan for lead first, according to Seiler.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of deciphering

Verb

The Supreme Court will open its new term Monday by hearing arguments on whether the oil and gas industry may be forced to pay damages for the scorching heat waves, wildfires and droughts that are blamed on climate change.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The controller was having trouble hearing the pilots and asked them to repeat their messages, including altitude, several times, according to the audio.

— Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of hearing

Verb

Reciprocal leadership requires openness in both directions while recognizing the responsibility that comes with the role.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Comprehensive breast cancer care also means recognizing that treatment affects far more than the disease itself.

— Baptist Health, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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catching one's eye

catching on (to)

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