caught on (to)

verb

Definition of caught on (to)next
past tense of catch on (to)
1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party

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2
as in understood
to have a clear idea of he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on (to)
  1. realized
  2. understood
  3. discovered
  4. heard
  5. recognized
  6. learned
  7. saw
  8. found
Verb
  • In addition, significant reductions in water and fertilizer use would be realized.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The gains are realized broadly across all sectors and industries.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Some students, Adams said, may not have understood why Pepperdine had developed a shelter-in-place policy.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dark energy is a mysterious and poorly understood form of energy that makes up approximately 68 percent of the universe's total energy density.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of understood
Verb
  • Earlier this year, researchers at the site discovered a bead carved from the bone of a hare—the oldest bead ever found in the Americas.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, it was discovered that the longtime politician owed more than $140,000 in back taxes and interest.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • It’s dubbed the wolf moon, since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter, per the Almanac.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heard
Verb
  • Dave Knox has been recognized throughout the industry as an innovator who bridges the worlds between brand marketing, digital and entrepreneurship.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione was arrested in Altoona, about 230 miles west of New York City, after a McDonald’s customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said.
    Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognized
Verb
  • While some leaders are indeed born with a silver tongue or a golden pen, the fact is that storytelling can be learned.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The office must be expanded to include all the places employees learned to work from during the Covid-19 pandemic—third places such as coffee shops, flex spaces and the like.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of learned
Verb
  • The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Driven by a desire to fill the standard of care gaps, Dr. Halpert founded Immunocine Cancer Center.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Roksanda found a white knight in The Brand Group, which purchased the fashion label founded in 2005.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of found
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