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: infectious, contagious
the flu is catching
his spirit is catching
Examples of catching in a Sentence
“I have a cold.” “Is it catching?”
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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Christian Vázquez, who replaced Diaz in the lineup Monday, figures to take on primary catching duties while Diaz is out.
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
The Braves gained four years and millions of dollars by substituting Olson for Freeman at first base – even though one of those traded was slugging catching prospect Shea Langeliers.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In the snaps, Hemsworth can be seen catching waves alongside his twin sons, Sasha and Tristan, 12, as well as cliff jumping and spending time with some friends by the water.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
The Braves gained four years and millions of dollars by substituting Olson for Freeman at first base – even though one of those traded was slugging catching prospect Shea Langeliers.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In the snaps, Hemsworth can be seen catching waves alongside his twin sons, Sasha and Tristan, 12, as well as cliff jumping and spending time with some friends by the water.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catching. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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