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as in to trap
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 to fascinate
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 to interest
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 to inform
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of catch up
But Texans fans grew tired of Slowik’s inability to be creative, adapt and adjust, as defensive coordinators caught up to Slowik’s offense.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Still, this is the first Brazilian film to make the Best Picture category, and we’re stoked that a whole new audience of viewers are about to catch up with it now.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
But Beijing is estimated to be investing more than $150 billion over a decade and a half in an effort to catch up with the leading-edge chip designers and manufacturers and dominate this supply chain.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite evacuating two to three miles away from the initial evacuation zone to her grandmother's house, which was also in Altadena, the fire quickly caught up to them.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Still, this is the first Brazilian film to make the Best Picture category, and we’re stoked that a whole new audience of viewers are about to catch up with it now.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
But Beijing is estimated to be investing more than $150 billion over a decade and a half in an effort to catch up with the leading-edge chip designers and manufacturers and dominate this supply chain.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Despite evacuating two to three miles away from the initial evacuation zone to her grandmother's house, which was also in Altadena, the fire quickly caught up to them.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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By trapping itself within the Paris framework, the U.S. was playing along with Chinese ambitions, positioning itself to squander America’s natural energy advantage, and inflicting terrible harm on its auto sector.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Vehicles trapped in mud Four vehicles were trapped in mud along Mulholland Drive, around the 4100 block of Alhama Drive in Woodland Hills, Sunday evening.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tissot was particularly fascinated by the mores and materialism of high society.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Judy MacDonald was always fascinated by heritage houses.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Cotton said a president needs to keep qualified individuals interested in serving the White House and that may sometimes require enhanced security for officials.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Now Inkle’s library generates enough money to allow Ingold to make only the games that interest him.—
Samuel Horti,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Morningstar informs us that the SPDR Bloomberg High Yield fund has averaged a total return (coupons plus price changes) of 5.1% a year, three points better than the return on the Vanguard all-purpose fund that owns only higher quality debt.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu said his negotiating team informed him of the agreement.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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And despite having never met, Carter and King would spend more than half a century tangled in a dance that would forever shape the legacy of the other.—
Katherine Fung,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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With app control, voice assistant compatibility, and a multi-directional, all-rubber brush that resists tangling, the Q5 Pro is built to ensures a thorough and seamless cleaning experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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This enchanting one-mile illuminated trail takes you on a nighttime journey through the forest.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The masque, performed by gentle spirits, enchants the betrothed.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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San Diego Wave has completed the signing of France midfielder Kenza Dali from Aston Villa. Dali, 33, has joined the club on a two-year deal through to 2027 and will occupy an international slot on the Wave’s roster in 2025.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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By then, anti-vaccination protesters had occupied the grounds outside Parliament, and Ardern and her family were threatened with violence.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The dealership employee told police that Pan had asked to borrow the car for a test drive and had never returned.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shots came in quick succession, Easton told him.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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