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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
after several years of trying to have a baby, the couple was surprised when they discovered she was caught
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2
as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
after seeing how the caught soldiers had been treated, we resolved never to be taken alive
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door
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as in got
to become affected with (a disease or disorder)
you'll catch the flu for sure if you don't get a shot
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as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
I caught myself just as I was about to step into the freshly poured concrete
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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
I didn't catch the point you were making about our nation's foreign policy
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as in tricked
to cause to believe what is untrue
a number of media outlets were caught by the woman's hard-luck story
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as in encountered
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
I'll catch you at the library tomorrow
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I looked out the window just in time to catch the neighbor's dog digging up my flower bed
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as in chased
to move fast enough to get even with
despite the suspect's considerable lead, the fleet-footed police officer was able to catch him and make an arrest
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Recent Examples of caught
Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday night, forcing passengers to evacuate by slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t get caught with faulty outdoor gear this spring.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
They clearly were caught off guard by the Sharks in the first period and didn’t match their energy until the second.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
During the process, a grease fire ignited and caught the homeowners shirt on fire.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
When asked about the potential of Maggie winning an Oscar for The Lost Daughter (which also marked her feature directorial debut), Jake was caught off guard by his own emotions.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday night, forcing passengers to evacuate by slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Don’t get caught with faulty outdoor gear this spring.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
They clearly were caught off guard by the Sharks in the first period and didn’t match their energy until the second.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
During the process, a grease fire ignited and caught the homeowners shirt on fire.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
When asked about the potential of Maggie winning an Oscar for The Lost Daughter (which also marked her feature directorial debut), Jake was caught off guard by his own emotions.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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That’s why experts recommend pregnant mothers and anyone who will be around the baby to get vaccinated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to Argentina prosecutor Fernando Arrigo, the pregnant woman may have been a victim of Rudnev’s Ashram Shambala, an organization described by Russian authorities as a cult.—
Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For those of us who love the series, haven’t stopped playing it since it was released in October 2023, and who own every Alter Ego, this is good news.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Wings can core her, but that hasn’t stopped stars in the past.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Titans secured the top overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft after two events took place on Sunday.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Even when requests are eventually approved, HR employees have sometimes encountered additional roadblocks in actually sending tentative job offers, or had the files get locked again after viewing them.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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The Public Service Enterprise Group, the company contracted to construct the project, applied Tuesday for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the Maryland Public Service Commission.—
FOX45 News,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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Through this, the team was able to see that new memories were replayed and cemented in the brain during a fleeting moment in one of the non-REM sleep stage subsets, which corresponded with the animals' pupils appearing contracted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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After an impressive 380-day reign as the Women's World Champion, her momentum was abruptly halted in April 2024 when an injury, courtesy of Liv Morgan, forced her to relinquish the title.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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