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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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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
Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 64-year-old woman's calls for help caught the attention of search and rescue crews that had been looking for her.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The speed of change in Syria over the past week caught even those in the Middle East by surprise but with a stockpile of chemical and biological weapons at stake, many are calling for quick and decisive action from the West.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
He’d been convicted in 1971 for felony weapons possession after being caught shaking down a different nightclub, serving 20 months in prison.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Berggren caught eight passes for 191 yards, while Isaiah Brown added nine receptions for 78 yards.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
But those who get caught are welcomed with open arms upon their return.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
Addison has caught 44-708-7 and has turned into a major big-play threat while Hockenson has caught 27-299-0 since coming back from last season’s knee injury.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The 64-year-old woman's calls for help caught the attention of search and rescue crews that had been looking for her.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The speed of change in Syria over the past week caught even those in the Middle East by surprise but with a stockpile of chemical and biological weapons at stake, many are calling for quick and decisive action from the West.
—Harriet Marsden, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
He’d been convicted in 1971 for felony weapons possession after being caught shaking down a different nightclub, serving 20 months in prison.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Berggren caught eight passes for 191 yards, while Isaiah Brown added nine receptions for 78 yards.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
But those who get caught are welcomed with open arms upon their return.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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But over 20 people died, among them four children and a pregnant woman.CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
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In another violent incident at a Massachusetts shelter, a pregnant woman was allegedly raped and assaulted at a different hotel shelter in July by 34-year-old Haitian national Marc Kervens Beauvais, per the Boston Globe.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Murray grabbed his jacket and walked out again.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger on his way from a college class to the gym, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable moments of the Eras Tour took place in Brazil, when Swift stopped the show to ask for water to be distributed to her audience in the sweltering heat.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia secured the right to host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday following a vote by FIFA’s 211 member federations.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even the safest and most careful among us have encountered fraudsters.Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Obama also encountered multiple roadblocks in selecting a commerce secretary.Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
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Comerica has been contracted with the Department of the Treasury since 2008 to administer the program and handle customer service for the millions of Americans using the prepaid card, many of whom are disabled and older and don’t have a bank.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Less than two years ago, Nederland folded its police department and contracted with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement coverage for the mountain town of 1,500.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kroger’s plans to buy grocery rival Albertsons was halted by a federal judge.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Judge Christopher Lopez halted the sale shortly after the auction.Emma Roth, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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