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 formal dining room is capped by a skylight, while the large center island kitchen and the adjoining breakfast nook are great places to catch up during casual meals.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The Bluejays jumped out to an 8-0 lead Thursday, then UConn quickly caught up and blew past them.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
But the infrastructure must catch up and be prepared for growth.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
After a week away for the Daytona 500, Mark and Edgar catch up on it all during the latest Swamp Things.
—Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The Bluejays jumped out to an 8-0 lead Thursday, then UConn quickly caught up and blew past them.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
But the infrastructure must catch up and be prepared for growth.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
After a week away for the Daytona 500, Mark and Edgar catch up on it all during the latest Swamp Things.
—Wesley Alden, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 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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As this strategy becomes more widespread, expect influential people to be inundated with similar requests (so if this strategy interests you, get started now).—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nothing and nobody could have interested George more than Ahmet did.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Pausing public comment limits the diversity of perspectives that inform public health policy.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some stories were beautiful, while others were less pleasant, but the mix informed my preparation.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Visit during sunrise or sunset for enchanting views of Christoffelberg.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The property occupies a sizable 7,500-square-foot lot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Oleksandr Prokudin, head of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, which was mostly occupied by Russia early in the war but later partially retaken by Ukrainian forces, said three years of war had hardened his countrymen to the ups and downs of the fight to survive.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Alex Pereira has heard what Magomed Ankalaev and his team have been saying ahead of their light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313 and has told his opposite number to put his money where his mouth is.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Conan O’Brien is welcome back to host the Oscars anytime, Walt Disney TV’s Rob Mills, exec VP of unscripted and alternative entertainment, told Variety Monday morning.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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