catches up

verb

Definition of catches upnext
present tense third-person singular of catch up
1
as in traps
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 fascinates
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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3
as in interests
to hold the attention of so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time

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4
as in advises
to give information to catch me up on what's been happening at the office

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches up
  1. advises
  2. intrigues
  3. tells
  4. occupies
  5. informs
  6. involves
  7. instructs
Verb
  • To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of advises
Verb
  • But what intrigues me the most is that unlike most superyachts that can only accommodate 12 guests per charter, Renaissance has been designed to swaddle 36 guests in superyacht luxury.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Infielder Cam Smith, the Cubs’ first-round pick last season, is a name that intrigues Astros officials.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of intrigues
Verb
  • Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The fire department, which occupies a portion of city hall, is condemned due to roof damage, water leaks and mold.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Visitors enter into the kitchen, which is large and light-filled, and occupies the center of the home.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of occupies
Verb
  • Rather, his supporters say that Montgomery was the first to understand and demonstrate the physics and control that still informs modern flight.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Under normal conditions, a measured fever is nothing more than a single aspect of a broader picture that informs the course of treatment, both Haimovich and Hooker told me.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Another episode’s mystery involves space tourism, which meant Lawson had to figure out space suits for a cast of wealthy characters.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Prototype Solutions With Co-Innovation Sprints An effective approach to client onboarding in a tech services company involves creating a co-innovation sprint where the client collaborates with your team to prototype a solution to their most critical challenge within the first 30 days.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of involves
Verb
  • The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.
    Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructs
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Thesaurus Entries Near catches up

catches on (to)

catches up

catches up (with)

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