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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
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Dancing appears to be a love language for the two, as the pair was caught cutting a rug during Anna's wedding.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In his career, the two-time All-Pro has caught 595 passes for 8,008 yards and 52 touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
But are they caught in a tangled web because of the growing uncertainty in the net?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The criminal complaint says survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Other close Gulf allies were also caught off guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Verb
The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Dancing appears to be a love language for the two, as the pair was caught cutting a rug during Anna's wedding.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In his career, the two-time All-Pro has caught 595 passes for 8,008 yards and 52 touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
But are they caught in a tangled web because of the growing uncertainty in the net?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The criminal complaint says survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Other close Gulf allies were also caught off guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
Adjective
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The deep waters close to shore create a safe calving ground for pregnant mother whales, with an abundant buffet of giant squid the size of Mini Coopers.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Even Nyro’s piano playing seems to shift in and out of focus, drawing our attention to the pregnant pause of a note fading in a quiet room.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Young grabbed onto Elijah’s hair to try to hang onto the moment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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But this drone was designed to fly in the open air, and never got a chance to venture into the lava tubes before ultimately meeting its demise in 2024.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Oregon closer Devin Bell got Cashel Dugger and Espinoza to strike out swinging.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Video from the scene showed the rollout turning into an almost ceremonial moment, as the garage stopped and watched in silence as the Chevrolet was wheeled out.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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According to police, the driver stopped the bus at the intersection of East 65th Street and Avenue U, then a vehicle with multiple people inside pulled up next to the bus.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Another obstacle is that the group hasn’t secured a stadium site.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Five relievers — Calvin Faucher, John King, Anthony Bender, Michael Petersen and Pete Fairbanks — followed Phillips, combining to hold the Mets to three hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings before Miami finally secured the walk-off win in the ninth.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The indictment alleges Lineberger knew that transmitting the material outside the DOJ violated court orders and could interfere with the administration of the underlying prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Montreal opened the scoring when Dubois’ shot hit off of Elizabeth Giguere’s stick and tricked Rooney.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Montreal opened the scoring when Dubois' shot hit off of Elizabeth Giguere's stick and tricked Rooney.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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It is believed that a Dutch couple first encountered the virus while birdwatching near a landfill, where rodents likely were.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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At that time, the two officers at the front door forced entry into the home and encountered an adult male covered in blood and armed with a knife.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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