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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
State troopers caught up with the shooter and performed a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 17 and Glendale Avenue near north Phoenix.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
Sophie Hediger, 26, was caught up in the avalanche in Arosa, which lies west of Davos, on Monday, the federation said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
But Steichen was quick to point out that his team can’t get too caught up in the what-ifs.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Its all because the OAA, despite broad bipartisan congressional support, got caught up in a squabble over an emergency end-of-year spending bill between President-elect Trump and Elon Musk on one hand, and Capitol Hill Republican leaders on the other.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
Sophie Hediger, 26, was caught up in the avalanche in Arosa, which lies west of Davos, on Monday, the federation said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024
But Steichen was quick to point out that his team can’t get too caught up in the what-ifs.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Its all because the OAA, despite broad bipartisan congressional support, got caught up in a squabble over an emergency end-of-year spending bill between President-elect Trump and Elon Musk on one hand, and Capitol Hill Republican leaders on the other.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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Colby rushes into the stall to distract the horse from Carter, who is trapped in the corner.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hers, described as a rich moisture balm, is a mix between an ointment and an emollient face cream, delivering instant hydration via five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and skin-barrier-strengthening ceramides, then trapping in said moisture with murumuru butter and polyglutamic acid.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cybertrucks are here, and we are fascinated by them.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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As a venture investor who is always looking for the next breakthrough in medical technology – like CRISPR — I’m particularly fascinated by early-stage life science developments that could shift paradigms.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Go online and virtually visit locations that interest you to determine where your wanderlust hunger takes you.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some members remain for discounts and access to resources, products, and services that interest them.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2024
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The picture appears to be an excerpt from the video that the Princess of Wales shared at the beginning of September to inform the public about the completion of her chemotherapy and her gradual return to her public duties.Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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For jewelry, that means preventing tangling by using velvet and clear trays, or, even a few pretty dishes on top of your dresser.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hot Hex Boyfriend by Carly Bloom 2024 saw witchy romance continue to enchant more and more readers, and Hot Hex Boyfriend was a particular standout amongst the supernatural titles.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, a highlight is getting to meet your favorite Disney characters and watch enchanting tales brought to life in the Disney Seas the Adventure stage show.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Are the rooms of our souls occupied by wealth, pleasure, the desire for honor, family, work, friendships, entertainment?Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, Dylan, guitar in hand, comes upon Guthrie’s hospital room already occupied by Seeger.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The numbers tell a similar story over all too: Several studies on addition and smoking demonstrate that hypnosis has between an 81% and 90% success rate as a treatment for smoking.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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The talent agency William Morris Endeavor dropped Baldoni as a client after Lively’s filing, Ari Emanuel, chief executive of the agency’s parent company, Endeavor, told the Times.Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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