caught on (to)

verb

Definition of caught on (to)next
past tense of catch on (to)
1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party

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2
as in understood
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on (to)
  1. realized
  2. understood
  3. discovered
  4. heard
  5. recognized
  6. learned
  7. saw
  8. found
Verb
  • Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Smartly scripted, amusingly acted, and believably realized, The Franchise is no failure.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Strangely enough, this makes the film universal and able to be understood by people all over the world.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understood
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • Then David heard a shot ring out.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heard
Verb
  • Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognized
Verb
  • Variety has learned exclusively that Heidi Schreck has joined the project as writer and executive producer.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • General Motors has had to cancel production at its factories that make its highly profitable and popular heavy-duty pickups and large SUVs as a result of Hurricane Helene, the Detroit Free Press learned late Thursday.
    Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of learned
Verb
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Knoxville College is a small HBCU, or historically Black college or university, founded in 1875.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of found
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caught one's eye

caught on (to)

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