caught on

Definition of caught onnext
past tense of catch on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on
Verb
  • Arnault went over the fashion brands starting with Dior, whose new creative director, Jonathan Anderson, presented his debut couture for the house on Monday, and whose first products arrived in stores on January 2.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The state might overpay a provider because a parent got a raise, went over the program’s income eligibility, and didn't report it right away.
    Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That’s worked out wonderfully for Green, who recently signed a new five-year deal with WWE and continues to do great work on TV week in and week out.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Research shows that women who worked out in the morning reduced their post-workout blood pressure.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Domantas Sabonis came off the bench to post 24 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for the Kings (12-34), who have lost four in a row.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Hayden Hakala led the Spartans with 13 points, Chris Hauck had seven points and Sebastian Perez came off the bench to finish with seven points.
    David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even if the House succeeded in impeaching a judge, the Senate would need to affirm that decision by a two-thirds majority vote.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
  • By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As a collection, HQ Portfolio stocks have delivered superior returns with less risk compared to the benchmark index; offering a smoother experience, as reflected in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Bronco with a bullseye In the divisional round against Houston, Maye delivered the dagger with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Caught on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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