caught on

Definition of caught onnext
past tense of catch on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught on
Verb
  • His Land Rover clipped another vehicle and went over.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The Buick went over a wall on the parkway and onto the road below before crashing into a wall, police said.
    Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After all, everything has worked out so far.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But her response, in my opinion, reaffirmed that Richardson simply hasn’t worked out in Indy, and a change of scenery is likely a formality.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • DaQuan Jeffries came off the bench to score 15 points 48 hours after signing a 10-day contract under a hardship waiver.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Before the retreat, Stem came off her antidepressant, in consultation with Confluence facilitators as well as her doctor (who Stem said was skeptical of the retreat).
    Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • However, in May 1881, Wyandotte finally succeeded in annexing Riverview, and by 1886, the state government moved to allow further mergers.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • He is succeeded by Bertrand Guyon who remains at the house for four years, leaving after the spring 2019 show.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Four consecutive two-out hits opened a 3-0 lead for Kansas City in the second inning as Isaac Collins, Isbel and Maikel Garcia delivered RBIs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • South Carolina delivered UConn its first loss in an NCAA title game in 2022, and the Huskies returned the favor last season with an 82-59 blowout to secure their first championship since 2016.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Caught on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20on. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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