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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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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
As the fest kicked off, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with outgoing director José Luis Rebordinos, who went into more depth about the decision to honor Lawrence.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
In advance of the release of her new collection with the woman’s clothing boutique Pink Lily, the mom of two caught up with PEOPLE to chat about all things relating to the collection, motherhood and her recent move to Nashville.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Rolling Stone caught up with Oberst to talk about everything that happened this year — from putting the new project together to the bold political activism apparent on their latest tour.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Teams have caught up on Mike McDaniel’s playcalling In the first two seasons of Dolphins coach McDaniel’s tenure as head coach the Dolphins possessed one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
This reduces you from scrolling and browsing the web or social media endlessly and getting caught up in content that doesn’t serve you or your career and personal growth.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Things were derailed when Dorota (Zuzana Szadkowski) inconveniently went into labor, but Blair finally caught up to him to pour her heart out.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert, a man who knows a thing or two about getting caught up in a political firestorm, has come to the support of his friend Jimmy Kimmel.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Billboard Japan caught up with ORANGE RANGE for its Monthly Feature interview series spotlighting currently noteworthy artists and works.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
In advance of the release of her new collection with the woman’s clothing boutique Pink Lily, the mom of two caught up with PEOPLE to chat about all things relating to the collection, motherhood and her recent move to Nashville.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Rolling Stone caught up with Oberst to talk about everything that happened this year — from putting the new project together to the bold political activism apparent on their latest tour.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Teams have caught up on Mike McDaniel’s playcalling In the first two seasons of Dolphins coach McDaniel’s tenure as head coach the Dolphins possessed one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
This reduces you from scrolling and browsing the web or social media endlessly and getting caught up in content that doesn’t serve you or your career and personal growth.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Things were derailed when Dorota (Zuzana Szadkowski) inconveniently went into labor, but Blair finally caught up to him to pour her heart out.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert, a man who knows a thing or two about getting caught up in a political firestorm, has come to the support of his friend Jimmy Kimmel.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Billboard Japan caught up with ORANGE RANGE for its Monthly Feature interview series spotlighting currently noteworthy artists and works.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught up
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And if there is an accident on the narrow, mostly two-lane road, drivers can be trapped for hours.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The travelers that interested her were not those seeking plain or ordinary pleasures but those chasing a profound personal cataclysm.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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To stay informed, subscribe to our AI Logs newsletter for exclusive content.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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The next day, a neighbor who had evacuated with the group informed him that his car had been engulfed.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The back of Paltrow’s hair was teased and brushed out, leaving only her ends tangled in the hair tie.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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She is also intrigued to learn about scientists who study the Martian climate.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dad Jeff Bass, largely retired at that point, was intrigued.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, there are no such hints for players in Season 3, who are sorted into teams at the beginning of their time in Borderland and told where to go for the next match.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled!—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Caught up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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