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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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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
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
When she is summoned back to her hometown to settle the death of an absent father, what should be a brief administrative detour unravels into unresolved debts, institutional inertia, and a decaying body caught in bureaucratic limbo.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
How Other Fathers Can Embrace Their Own Emotions Many fathers are probably caught off guard experiencing this flood of emotions for the first time.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearly 30 years later, Boston College men’s basketball players were caught in a criminal scheme involving point-shaving, and in the 2000s, Arizona State men’s basketball players were involved in a point-shaving plot that became a criminal matter.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
News reports about the designs admittedly caught Bibb by surprise, but, otherwise, city officials have been collaborative in almost every facet.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The shot caught all net for his first points with the Tar Heels, and the starters on the bench went wild.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
When she is summoned back to her hometown to settle the death of an absent father, what should be a brief administrative detour unravels into unresolved debts, institutional inertia, and a decaying body caught in bureaucratic limbo.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
How Other Fathers Can Embrace Their Own Emotions Many fathers are probably caught off guard experiencing this flood of emotions for the first time.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearly 30 years later, Boston College men’s basketball players were caught in a criminal scheme involving point-shaving, and in the 2000s, Arizona State men’s basketball players were involved in a point-shaving plot that became a criminal matter.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
News reports about the designs admittedly caught Bibb by surprise, but, otherwise, city officials have been collaborative in almost every facet.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The shot caught all net for his first points with the Tar Heels, and the starters on the bench went wild.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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The actress became pregnant with their first child while filming season 3 of The Rookie, and instead of strategically concealing her pregnancy to play Angela, creator Alexi Hawley simply wrote it into Diaz's character's storyline.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the fine print of its overhauled recommendations, the CDC suggests an initial RSV dose for infants under 8 months if their mothers did not get an RSV shot while pregnant, and a second dose for children with underlying issues like chronic lung disease.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jazzy Davidson scored all of her 12 points in the first quarter on a poor shooting night (5 for 23 from the field), grabbed five boards and dished out five assists.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Towns scored 17 and grabbed 20 rebounds for New York, while Mikal Bridges scored 21 and OG Anunoby scored 25.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Police Department could not immediately provide details of his arrest, but NBC4 reported that Sutherland allegedly got into an altercation with a ride-hailing driver, and was booked on suspicion of criminal threats.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The whole experience somehow got even more embarrassing when a group of women at the restaurant approached him afterwards.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That win secured him a spot on Team USA, placing him on the Olympic development pathway through USA Boxing.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police say that everyone involved knew each other.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The couple left a lasting legacy on those who knew them.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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That's where people get tricked.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Accountancy has seen several cheating scandals in recent years, with the Big Four firms hit with multimillion-dollar fines after staff tricked internal exams, but the sector is far from alone.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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In middle age, though, the only seaway Melville encountered was the brackish Hudson and his journeys consisted of tabulating the wool unloaded from Manchester, rum from Havana, and tea from Calcutta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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American Express, Visa, and Capital One, which dropped 6% by midday trading, all encountered slight downward turns, signaling concern.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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