CATCHING UP (WITH) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

catching up (with)

verb

present participle of catch up (with)

as in catching

to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

falling short

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That play was Santa Margarita royalty at its best — a Mosley catching a touchdown pass from a Palmer, the son of the head coach.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Smith also had an uncharacteristic day, catching only four passes for 68 yards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of catching

Verb

Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

If Manning was actually named 'Joe Smith', Steve Sarkisian would have already given the backup quarterbacks at least a shot at overtaking Arch Manning as the starter.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Pants that hang off the hips in a very low-effort way are overtaking high-rise jeans in popularity.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of overtaking

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catching up (with)

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