caught on

Definition of caught onnext
past tense of catch on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on
Verb
  • Adebayo then went over to Heat managing general partner Micky Arison and chief executive offer Nick Arison for congratulations.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But county officials also went over the at-grade designs.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The problem is, nobody seemingly supported/endorsed that idea, which in hindsight might have worked out better for the Dolphins.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Over decades, biologists have worked out what most of the static parts of the machine look like.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Wooten came off the bench to make 8 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers for the Buffaloes (22-10), who advanced to a conference semifinal for the first time in 11 years.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The midfielder came off in the 36th minute, holding the back of his right leg, with Dubersarsky coming on to replace him.
    David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This is a big departure and proof that Apple has really succeeded in leveraging its own ecosystem, with this traditional iPhone chip working across its operating systems.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But Adebayo delivered in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points with the help of 9-of-12 shooting from the foul line in the final period.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Caught on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20on. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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