1
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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2
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
The trooper quickly caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s also been great to have time to catch up with people.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
The diagnosis was confirmed to Variety by Ford's rep.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with Ford's Shrinking costar Michael Urie at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party and asked him about Ford, 82.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Judd Apatow shared laughs with Fred Armisen, while Hiroyuki Sanada caught up with Walton Goggins.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s also been great to have time to catch up with people.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
The diagnosis was confirmed to Variety by Ford's rep.
Entertainment Tonight caught up with Ford's Shrinking costar Michael Urie at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party and asked him about Ford, 82.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Judd Apatow shared laughs with Fred Armisen, while Hiroyuki Sanada caught up with Walton Goggins.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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That’s because all the air gets trapped in the elastic edges.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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If your income is tied to your time, you can get trapped in an endless cycle of working just to keep the money flowing.—
Greg Clement,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Their affair gives poignant momentum to The Deepest Breath, which is fascinated with athletic obsession.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The grand monuments, enigmatic gods, and legendary rulers of Ancient Egypt have fascinated the world for centuries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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And hopefully, we will be fully informed, and our partners will discuss everything with us.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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If feedback leads to changes, such as introducing a simplified claims portal, insurers should inform customers that their input directly influenced these enhancements.—
Meeri Savolainen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Land a fiber-optic drone in the wrong spot and its millimeters-thick, through which the drone sends and receives signals, could get tangled.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Page, whose character is tangled in a complicated dynamic with Harris', framed the movie's tension as a battle between personal needs and global consequences.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even 75 years after its release, the timeless fairytale continues to enchant audiences with its magic and happily-ever-after love story.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Explore Tallulah Falls Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Columbia University said students who occupied the campus' Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last spring have been expelled, suspended for several years or had their degrees temporarily revoked.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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But people who occupy public spaces thinking that kids won't be a part of it are beyond me.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The hiring manager later told him that what set him apart was his ability to explain why certain analytical approaches were appropriate in specific scenarios, rather than just applying them mechanically.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rekha Sharma-Crawford, a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law who represents several individuals who were detained, told The Star that her team should have a disposition on the last person in custody soon.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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