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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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of bands such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys, and the general popularity of rock, pop and folk music had caught the attention of executives in the studios and production companies, and all of them wanted their own piece of the youth market.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, prosecutors allege Mitchell was caught attempting to sell a Glock pistol that had been stolen, along with a car, during a robbery last October in American Canyon.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The play had caught everyone by surprise, including his teammates, apparently.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American country remain caught between uncertainty and expectations of governmental change.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The rise of bands such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys, and the general popularity of rock, pop and folk music had caught the attention of executives in the studios and production companies, and all of them wanted their own piece of the youth market.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, prosecutors allege Mitchell was caught attempting to sell a Glock pistol that had been stolen, along with a car, during a robbery last October in American Canyon.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
The play had caught everyone by surprise, including his teammates, apparently.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The creamy libation, served in a martini glass and garnished with three espresso beans, caught the attention of the staff working the party, who decided to try it thereafter.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
Adjective
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There’s also confusion about what the pregnant body can and can’t handle, says Alexandra Hamilton, MD, OB-GYN at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 2-year-old was looking down at her mom's pregnant tummy.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Doncic turned to run back up the court and grabbed the back of his left leg.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 11 points in his Cavaliers debut and Keon Ellis had 6 points in his first game with the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Clegg said judges got creative to attract attorneys.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The United States certainly got a favorable group to ease into this tournament.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Now polling suggests the public, and even Republican leaders in Congress, have stopped buying the White House’s claims that federal agents’ paramilitary-style raids only target violent criminals.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nanos acknowledged that the scene should have remained secured longer and that other agencies could have been called in earlier.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Young knew almost instantly the tracks belonged to a river otter.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fennell knew the film hinged on the casting of Cathy and Heathcliff, two iconic literary characters who have been portrayed by a multitude of actors over the years, including Laurence Olivier, Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts say such scam operations in Cambodia and elsewhere have cheated people around the world out of billions of dollars and tricked people from many countries to work in them under slave-like conditions.—
Sakchai Lalit,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Wiles barely could make the tight final left-hand turn that had tricked Monsen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The city’s own data shows that last year, only about 3% of people encountered during encampment sweeps accepted a shelter bed for even a single night, and not one was connected to permanent housing.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The first units on scene encountered heavy fire conditions and flames coming through the roof, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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