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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
While some caught up in the postelection crypto rally, Riot is still down 16% for 2024.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
As fintech and financial services leaders take steps forward toward open banking and to catch up with their global peers, the benefits to the end consumer must remain at the center.
—Deep Varma, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Italy attempted to open migrant processing centers in Albania, but their legality has been caught up in the Italian court system.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Many business owners get caught up in day-to-day operations, losing sight of their ultimate goals.
—Brandon Dawson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
As fintech and financial services leaders take steps forward toward open banking and to catch up with their global peers, the benefits to the end consumer must remain at the center.
—Deep Varma, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Italy attempted to open migrant processing centers in Albania, but their legality has been caught up in the Italian court system.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Many business owners get caught up in day-to-day operations, losing sight of their ultimate goals.
—Brandon Dawson, Forbes, 3 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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Fishing for microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 4 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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Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 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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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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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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These thrilling family trips run the gamut from Arctic expeditions led by expert guides to sojourns that trace storybook towns and enchanting castles along Europe’s legendary rivers.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there’s plenty of cheer for the rest of the month, too, thanks to Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village, a hub of holiday magic with enchanting attractions for all ages.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The hotel, parts of which occupy a historic bell tower that’s been part of the city’s beachfront landscape for nearly a century, is designed as a celebration of the local culture of surfing, art and exploration.Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Escobedo’s overhaul of the Met’s modern and contemporary art wing, which occupies the southwest corner of the museum’s Central Park complex, will not expand the museum‘s footprint but will add nearly 50% more exhibition space, bringing the wing’s total gallery areas to around 71,000 square feet.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The client ended up being Joy Klein, who told Costanza to take a trip to Treasures 4 Teachers.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement has yet to release her name, but family members told IFD that the woman lived alone and was checked on daily.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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