as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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The deal has caught the eye of equity analyst Jonathan Hurn.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025 -
According to authorities Gibson allowed his large dogs to roam freely in the neighborhood and a neighbor’s ring camera caught footage moments after the alleged atatck.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The reality of the twins’ situation overtook her life in every way, Alisha describes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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When Wilson overtook Flynn as Seattle's starting quarterback in 2012, Flynn had just signed a three-year, $26 million contract.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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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 7 Oct. 2025.
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