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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
After a major incident in 2023, GM CEO Mary Barra and Cruise’s leadership took a conservative approach, re-evaluating the project and shelving Origin until the regulatory environment catches up.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Lathan is grateful not just to have caught up with Jesse Jackson at the Chicago premiere but to have been working alongside his son.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Google’s app scanning infrastructure protects Google Play and powers Verify Apps so as to additionally protect users who might get caught up in a cyber attack such as this one with apps installed from outside of Google Play itself.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mattress shopping can become a huge time suck if you get caught up comparing every tiny detail.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Lathan is grateful not just to have caught up with Jesse Jackson at the Chicago premiere but to have been working alongside his son.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Google’s app scanning infrastructure protects Google Play and powers Verify Apps so as to additionally protect users who might get caught up in a cyber attack such as this one with apps installed from outside of Google Play itself.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
How to find the best innerspring mattress for you
Mattress shopping can become a huge time suck if you get caught up comparing every tiny detail.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
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The View cohost and Oscar-winning actress delivered a vital message of information to Americans heading to the polls on Tuesday morning, capping a historic political cycle with a pearl of wisdom for those trapped in long lines at their local voting places.EW.com, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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It is feared that inside some of the vehicles that were washed away or trapped in underground garages there could be bodies waiting to be recovered.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But then, obviously, people were fascinated by the religion side of it too.Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Engage in networking events, exhibits or activities that interest you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Then, make your first cash wager on any market of the game that interests you.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Today, efforts to curb their population and protect native wildlife are tangled in this complex legacy.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
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Just over a kilometre away, Bound and his team found the wreck mounds of three more ships—another Dutch warship, the Middelburg, and two Portuguese vessels, the São Salvador and Dom Duarte de Guerra’s Galleon—which had become tangled together and sunk in flames.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The dance of shadow and light of the handcrafted candleholders dreamed up by artist Pietro Ruffo will enchant, featuring illustrations of 30 Avenue Montaigne, La Colle Noire and a design inspired by the French royal gardens.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Explore Danny Ocean Maria Becerra See latest videos, charts and news Day One: A Taste of Cuba with Vicky Bakery The festivities kicked off with the beloved Vicky Bakery, a cherished Cuban gem that has been enchanting taste buds since 1972.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The property occupies a sizable 8,309-square-foot lot.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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One of the seats is already occupied by Democrat Eric Meyer, a former lawmaker not running for reelection who was picked to replace Rep. Laura Terech, who resigned in July.Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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As Milton approached, Phillips told residents to remember his Rule #7: Don’t freak out.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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