1
as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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2
as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in informed
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of caught up
Both are intoxicated, and Roman agrees, but Dennis gets caught up in the moment and starts sucking on Roman’s toes.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Koreans are rarely caught up in immigration enforcement compared to other nationalities.
—Russ Bynum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
What's popular is appearing preoccupied, too busy scrolling on one's phone to look around—and too caught up with one's many friends to make any new ones at a mall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
As characters pop into the action, they get caught up in the volcanic ardor of the two women’s friendship and risk getting burned.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The reforms have been accompanied by the purging of thousands of citizenships the government says were fraudulently obtained, though rights groups report that political opponents have also been caught up in the process.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But age eventually caught up with him.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Years of going all in have caught up to Colorado.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Sitting in a bright, open-concept coffee shop filled with plants and quirky artwork, Michele White, executive director of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, gets caught up on emails and scheduling meetings.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Koreans are rarely caught up in immigration enforcement compared to other nationalities.
—Russ Bynum, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
What's popular is appearing preoccupied, too busy scrolling on one's phone to look around—and too caught up with one's many friends to make any new ones at a mall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
As characters pop into the action, they get caught up in the volcanic ardor of the two women’s friendship and risk getting burned.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The reforms have been accompanied by the purging of thousands of citizenships the government says were fraudulently obtained, though rights groups report that political opponents have also been caught up in the process.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But age eventually caught up with him.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Years of going all in have caught up to Colorado.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Sitting in a bright, open-concept coffee shop filled with plants and quirky artwork, Michele White, executive director of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, gets caught up on emails and scheduling meetings.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught up
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Voice of Hind Rajab dramatizes the final hours of a young girl trapped under fire in Gaza.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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True moral dilemmas, which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Many upright vacuums have nonretractable cords that can become tangled or damaged during use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.—
Carolyn Said,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When producer Oskar Pimlott came on board, Etzler was considering writing the script himself, but the team was intrigued by the possibility of getting a British voice in there.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Caught up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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