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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Police previously said a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan crashed on the I-30 service road and caught fire.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the first half of 2025, renewables overtook coal as the world’s top energy source for the first time.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The men overtook two security guards and tied them up with duct tape.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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