1
as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
after several years of trying to have a baby, the couple was surprised when they discovered she was caught
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2
as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
after seeing how the caught soldiers had been treated, we resolved never to be taken alive
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door
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as in got
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
you'll catch the flu for sure if you don't get a shot
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as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
I caught myself just as I was about to step into the freshly poured concrete
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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
I didn't catch the point you were making about our nation's foreign policy
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as in tricked
to cause to believe what is untrue
a number of media outlets were caught by the woman's hard-luck story
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as in encountered
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
I'll catch you at the library tomorrow
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I looked out the window just in time to catch the neighbor's dog digging up my flower bed
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as in chased
to move fast enough to get even with
despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest
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Recent Examples of caught
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The success of these drugs, used to treat diabetes and obesity, has naturally caught the attention of Novo’s competitors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The second posting of the parody quickly received 500,000 views and once again caught Wendy’s attention.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Want to know what caught our eye?
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In September 2010, a Boeing 747-400F caught fire in flight.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
If caught in a rip current, relax and float.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
On May 15, 2025, Nottoway Plantation, one of the largest antebellum mansions in Louisiana, caught fire.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
The success of these drugs, used to treat diabetes and obesity, has naturally caught the attention of Novo’s competitors.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The second posting of the parody quickly received 500,000 views and once again caught Wendy’s attention.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Want to know what caught our eye?
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In September 2010, a Boeing 747-400F caught fire in flight.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
If caught in a rip current, relax and float.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
On May 15, 2025, Nottoway Plantation, one of the largest antebellum mansions in Louisiana, caught fire.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
Adjective
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Many of my pregnant patients start feeling nauseous weeks before their first prenatal appointment is scheduled.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pillow menus are becoming increasingly common, with options ranging from ultra-soft to extra-firm, hypoallergenic, and even body pillows for pregnant travelers.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Shakarna grabbed her medication and headed to try to reach her, fearing for her life.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans also got a small teaser poster, which has led to nearly a million views on the above post alone.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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In December 2024, Ariana Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the Wicked films, got tearful when she was presented on The Drew Barrymore Show with one of the test wands used by Billie Burke, the original Glinda from 1939’s Oz.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The move comes weeks after Microsoft stopped providing some services to an Israeli defense unit.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is no data showing how many of those minors married other minors, and which married adults for recent years, as the state stopped collecting that data in 2022.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The president worked with Gifford Pinchot—the US Forest Service’s first leader—on a publicity campaign in this realm, and came to appoint a commission in 1903 that held public hearings and investigations the president knew would grab headlines.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not the loss of titles, or the connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and of course, not how long the royal family knew about it without doing anything.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And nobody likes to be tricked.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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What a treat to be tricked thusly.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Most striking are some of the hazards that early photographers encountered—in the nineteenth century, their work required handling cyanide fixatives and flash powder that was explosive enough to shatter windows and blow up houses.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the drive reportedly went awry as the group encountered a crowd who were surrounding federal agents and their vehicles.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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