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as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in interesting
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in informing
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catching up
So while Geely’s breakthrough screams potential, the supporting cast – grid capacity, charger density, and standardization – is still catching up.
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New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite delays in previous weeks, its haulers are catching up, said Andy Wontor, a county spokesperson said.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The turnout rate for student voters at community colleges was catching up with the rate at public four-year institutions, data suggested.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Media outlets are catching up to our latest Linde thesis.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Even more could be catching up the following morning.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Experts also argue that CEO turnover is catching up after a backlog from the COVID era, during which boards favored continuity.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Despite delays in previous weeks, its haulers are catching up, said Andy Wontor, a county spokesperson said.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The turnout rate for student voters at community colleges was catching up with the rate at public four-year institutions, data suggested.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
When Miami Metro’s Angel Batista (David Zayas) arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Media outlets are catching up to our latest Linde thesis.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Even more could be catching up the following morning.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Experts also argue that CEO turnover is catching up after a backlog from the COVID era, during which boards favored continuity.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching up
Verb
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The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Like all black holes, primordial black holes have mass and thus interact with gravity and are effectively invisible due to the fact that they are bounded by a light-trapping surface called an event horizon.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ngatikaura reportedly sold his divorce to TMZ before informing his children.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The city is required to display signs informing the public about the cameras.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Its hot water wash dissolves stubborn grease on the mop pads, while its specialized Curv design prevents long hair from tangling around the brushes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The instinctive Moon opposes jovial Jupiter, tangling your 10th House of Ambition with your 4th House of Comfort.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Google’s response to this report is telling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Anthony, who went 2 for 5 with two runs scored in the loss, said there isn’t an injury impacting his throwing, and Cora and Anthony chalked up it more to a mechanical issue gripping the baseball than anything else.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Economic pressures are gripping Americans across the country, but Maryland stands out as a uniquely unaffordable state — in large part due to a complete lack of executive commitment to keep the state affordable and economically prosperous.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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