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
In the first—the season’s shortest entry, at 39 minutes—Matt gets caught up in a bank heist.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
She was also caught up in speculation about a relationship with former President Barack Obama, though those claims apparently originated from a satirical article published back in 2014.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
All too often, teams can get caught up in groupthink or artificial harmony, nodding along with whatever idea comes up—usually from the leader.
—Bryan Powell, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But at some point, the truth catches up, and the answer remains the same.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2025
She was also caught up in speculation about a relationship with former President Barack Obama, though those claims apparently originated from a satirical article published back in 2014.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2025
All too often, teams can get caught up in groupthink or artificial harmony, nodding along with whatever idea comes up—usually from the leader.
—Bryan Powell, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
But at some point, the truth catches up, and the answer remains the same.
—Ismat Ara, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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Law enforcement in Willacy County were still working to save residents trapped in their homes Friday after about 12 to 15 inches of rain pummeled the area over a six-hour period, the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Torres said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a Facebook post, the National Institute for Emergency Medicine in Thailand said around 320 workers were on the site at the time of the collapse and 20 are trapped in the lift shafts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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TikTok users were fascinated by the video, awarding it more than 561,000 likes and a whopping 7.3 million views, as thousands of commenters asked questions about the process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seth had seen other successful you-pick farms in the area and was fascinated by the idea of re-creating the Netherlands' iconic flower fields in Alabama.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 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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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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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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From enchanting floral arches to elegant bouquets and charming table runners, this wedding décor can infuse your special day with the essence of spring.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her body is discovered on the shoreline and she is buried by fishermen after they are enchanted by her beauty.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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School groups often occupy the facility from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, so individual guests are encouraged to come at other times.—
Olivia Brandon,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2025
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With Brazil, however, the centre-half positions are occupied by two more experienced players, both also from Sao Paulo.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The boy told police that his mom hit his arms with an extension cord, punched him in the chest with a fist, then yelled at him, grabbed him by the neck and pinned him to the ground, according to the complaint.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Catch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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