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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
The Lions, for their part, took some time to catch up, but signs of life began to emerge as early as 2020.
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
You’re all caught up.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
However, given its expertise in military drone technology, Russia is expected to catch up this year and also field advanced swarming systems.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
On Tour Vogue caught up with the director to discuss his fashion influences, his approach to red carpet looks, and the power of visual storytelling through film.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
You’re all caught up.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
However, given its expertise in military drone technology, Russia is expected to catch up this year and also field advanced swarming systems.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
On Tour Vogue caught up with the director to discuss his fashion influences, his approach to red carpet looks, and the power of visual storytelling through film.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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They are trapped inside Lumon's offices, doomed to work on a dull yet mysterious project, never to see the light of day—until, late in the show's first season, the workers decide to rebel.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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If the fire started on the top of the hill, you’d really be trapped with all that incredible greenery.Ali MacGraw, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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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, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Rosenberg, who had been fascinated by Zygielbojm’s story for years, agreed.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The aesthetics of sport still interest Chavarria; now, the athletes interest him too.Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is where the facts get tangled up with the myth, which over the years has acquired proportions of a proper legend.Ana Leorne, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, two whales were seen tangled up in fishing gear southeast of Nantucket.Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Viewers on TikTok were enchanted by the adorable baby goats in the clip.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bern, Switzerland This enchanting Swiss city is recognized for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and green living.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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During the week of its premiere the bottom spot on Nielsen’s streaming originals list was occupied by The Great British Baking Show, which was viewed for 382 million minutes meaning that Skeleton Crew came to less than that.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Today, grizzly bears occupy only 4% of their former range, which included much of the Rocky Mountain Region, extended up into western and central Canada and northern Mexico, according to environmental nonprofit WildEarth Guardians.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Gaza war talks on cusp of cease-fire, hostage deal A round of Gaza cease-fire talks will be held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday morning to finalise remaining details related to the deal, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters on Monday.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Two years later, a mutual friend told Shannon that Wilson happened to be single.Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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