1
as in to realize
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 to know
to have a clear idea of
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on (to)
Verb
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Here is what most people do not realize: utilities must ensure these lines maintain safe clearances from the ground, trees, and buildings even during these maximum sag conditions.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This was a problem for Sexton, best known for his roles in Bosch, The Killing and Deadwood who was offered a $595,000 deal for the role of Johnson.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Read on to discover 10 American Rieslings to stock your wine cellar with.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visit Amazon's Deal page to discover the latest deals.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University was the first college to see its funding slashed – by $400 million – as part of the president’s threats to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war that began in October 2023.—
Samantha Waldenberg, Carma Hassan and Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mathematicians are deciphered, disfigured, discounted, and dissolved.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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In 2001, Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism created a program recognizing culturally rich villages for their exceptional history, natural beauty, and/or traditions and legends.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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Police are still searching for the men, and released images of them on Thursday in the hope someone may recognize them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Nelson contributed to Irving’s first album, 2023’s Born in a Trunk, and his voice is again heard on Always Will Be.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Rubio’s openness to hearing leaders out was welcomed, sources said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Catch on (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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