CAUGHT ON Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

caught on

verb

past tense of catch on

as in went over

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It also was awkwardly attached to a federal voter ID requirement, which went over like a lead balloon on the California ballot Tuesday.

— Larry Wilson, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Before the ball went over the crossbar, Current defender Kayla Sharples went to the ground near the goal line after contact with Anderson and midfielder Ary Borges.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of went over

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Phoenix shot 22 for 43 (51%) from 3-point range and had seven players score in double digits, including five who came off the bench.

— Oc Register, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Phoenix shot 22 of 43 (51%) from three-point range and had seven players score in double digits, including five who came off the bench.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of came off

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Then Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat him in a primary and Jeffries succeeded Crowley as chair of the House Democratic Caucus, the post that set him on the path to the speakership today.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2026
In the 2nd District, which spans parts of the South Side, the south suburbs and downstate, Kelly will be succeeded by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, a longtime political ally and fellow Lynwood resident.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

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Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Democrats’ sweep Tuesday night delivered their largest House majority in decades, flipping traditionally Republican seats across the country thanks to a favorable political environment.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026

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