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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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China Is Building More Prisons For Xi's Political Enemies—Report
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China has significantly expanded facilities for detaining suspects caught up in President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drag net, according to a new report.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Reality has caught up to his masterpiece, Alexander Nazaryan writes.
—Lyna Bentahar, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Rivet caught up with women executives, designers and entrepreneurs share their best advice on how to thrive professionally and personally in the fashion industry.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Reality has caught up to his masterpiece, Alexander Nazaryan writes.
—Lyna Bentahar, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Rivet caught up with women executives, designers and entrepreneurs share their best advice on how to thrive professionally and personally in the fashion industry.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
Before that happens, catch up on the best Ayo Edebiri movies and TV shows below.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch up
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Lopez play Aurora, a classic screen siren who exists in the imagination of Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser, who retreats into fantasies while trapped in an Argentine prison.Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
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Winds damaged at least 115 structures, trapping people inside their homes, according to a weather service preliminary summary.USA TODAY Graphics team, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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As a venture investor who is always looking for the next breakthrough in medical technology – like CRISPR — I’m particularly fascinated by early-stage life science developments that could shift paradigms.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cybertrucks are here, and we are fascinated by them.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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As Shutdown Nears More Of North Korea’s Giant Howitzers Roll Into Russia Know who interests you Your target audience should fascinate you.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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So movement scores, other types of experimental script writing, different types of notational systems really interest me.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Finally, embrace professional development by attending workshops, earning certifications and staying informed about industry trends.Nikolaus Kimla, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Drug sponsors are required to inform the FDA of any reports of adverse effects, both from pet owners and veterinarians.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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For jewelry, that means preventing tangling by using velvet and clear trays, or, even a few pretty dishes on top of your dresser.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are only a few numbers, but most of them are marvelous constructions with sinewy arrangements and overlapping harmonies that tangle around each other during duets.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The affair includes Lafayette, whom Claire met (and was enchanted by) that afternoon at the market.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
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New, enchanting flavors abound with every captivating sip; complex, creamy, fruity, and spicy notes are expressed with each welcome return to the glass.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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For the first time in history, the entire top 10 on the Hot 100 is occupied by Christmas singles.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Only Neander remains with the Rays, occupying Friedman’s former chair as the head of baseball operations.The Athletic, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Austin told Fox News Digital that people often take on too much or make their resolutions too difficult, and the key is to start small.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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During his trial, Condon identified Hauptmann as the man who’d told him about Martha’s Vineyard.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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