Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on
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As recounted by Peter Biskind in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, Cimino ran long and went over budget on his epic drama about the Johnson County War, which saw cattle barons attacking immigrant laborers in late 19th-century Wyoming.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026 -
In Philly, that went over like somebody asking for Brie on a cheesesteak.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints, Brown met with the Nets at the combine, had team officials visit his family in Orlando and later worked out for Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The details of these events haven't been worked out yet, the spokesman said, but each of the local stores hosting these events will promote them on their individual Facebook pages.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2026
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The nation’s star forwards flourished in their 4-2 win over Croatia as Harry Kane registered a double and Jude Bellingham put England back in front after half-time, before Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a fourth.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Rae Burrell came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points for Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Their golden generation, who succeeded at the last two editions, have faded and new players will need to make their name against Ghana and Panama.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The brands that succeeded in retail’s early AI push weren’t the ones with the most advanced technology.—
Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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As a federal holiday, mail is not delivered on this date and some businesses may be closed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Canada had a great opportunity to score in the seventh minute, when Ali Ahmed delivered a perfect ball to Jonathan David, but Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada blocked his shot.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Caught on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20on. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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