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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 statement called for an investigation into the incident and a review of protocols governing pregnant people in custody.—
Cristian Santana,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Set in 1944 in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, Pan’s Labyrinth follows Ofelia, a young girl living with her pregnant mother and her new husband, a brutal Francoist captain played by Sergi López.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 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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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Can the textpocalypse be stopped?—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Otherwise, the Canadiens were stopped on their first shot and scored on their next three in Game 6; the Sabres were stopped on their first shot and scored on three straight against Jakub Dobeš in Game 5.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Once secured, the group made their way up to the home gym, where the Technogym equipment made for good photo shoot props.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The second the fight began, Rousey exploded forward, secured a clinch, executed a textbook judo takedown, and immediately transitioned into her trademark armbar before Carano could settle into the fight.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Being such a fan of books, the 24-year-old actor knew just how dedicated the fanbase for his new Prime Video series Off Campus would be.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So when Morgan didn’t show up for the early shift one morning, her co-workers knew something was wrong.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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And thousands of New Yorkers have been tricked and trapped, and taken here.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors further alleged Michael was tricked by O’Donnell into going to a vacant home in Kentucky for HVAC repairs on September 19, 2022, according to KCRA.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Of course, not all care is good care, as anyone who has ever encountered a clumsy dentist will tell you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The Marshall Project reviewed dozens of incident and offense reports and interviewed advocates, attorneys and individuals in Palm Beach County who encountered the Sheriff’s Office.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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