caught up (with)

Definition of caught up (with)next
past tense of catch up (with)
as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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  • Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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  • Taiwan’s stock market just overtook India to become the globe’s fifth largest.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Felix Rosenqvist overtook David Malukas to clinch the victory in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 May 2026
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“Caught up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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