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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
The latest reading reveals that inflation has caught up with many items with the overall index climbing nearly 11% over the past two and a half years.
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Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet China has almost caught up.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Before the show, The Tennessean caught up with Keery.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
And, hopefully, guys can’t get caught up in moments.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
The writer and director, Benny Safdie, presents the story from 1997, when Kerr had his first triumphs, to 2000, when personal problems caught up with him.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet China has almost caught up.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Before the show, The Tennessean caught up with Keery.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
And, hopefully, guys can’t get caught up in moments.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Grain bins and silos can be extremely deadly if people get trapped inside.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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This professional and human aspect really interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 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
Verb
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This information is also transmitted electronically to the pet’s current vet, ensuring vets remain better informed about lifestyle and care needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Office furniture and bags of tea were strewn along the Swannanoa River and left tangled in trees.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Opponents of the Houston South Project, who have been tangled up in a legal battle with the United States Forest Service since 2020, say this ruling is a meaningful step in the right direction.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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She’s still enchanted by the history surrounding the building and the smell of the timber wood staircases.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Film fans will be intrigued by the silent-era gem Frankenstein, from 1910.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Although Ed may have been intrigued by Jorgensen’s life, this, along with Richard Speck’s role in the series, seems more of a fetishization and misplaced preoccupation in a narrative having nothing to do with transgender people.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the year, the grocery store and home goods chain will have opened eight new supercenters and neighborhood markets across the United States, Charles Crowson, a Walmart spokesperson, told USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Caught up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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