as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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Boasting over 1,300 five-star ratings, this foldable cushion caught my attention because it can be used for lower back pain, too.—
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9 Jan. 2026
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Acuff overtook Isaiah Joe's 13-game run in the 2018-19 season.—
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Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
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Only Sir Don Bradman has scored more runs in Ashes cricket after Smith overtook Sir Jack Hobbs in the all-time list.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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