1
as in grabs
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 gets
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 stops
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 secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knows
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 deceives
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 encounters
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 notices
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 overtakes
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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as in hitches
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the catch is that you have to come up with the money by tomorrow
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as in prizes
someone or something unusually desirable
everyone thought the captain of the football team was a real catch
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as in yields
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the total catch for our day at the creek was six fish and a crab
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Recent Examples of catches
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
But when this happens, what catches many people off guard isn't the garnishment itself, as there are plenty of warning signs beforehand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Rams develop players very well — consider the immediate dividends Nacua returned (105 catches as a rookie).
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Jamun Glaze adds warmth and dimension with a subtle sheen that catches the light beautifully.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
No matter which game catches your eye, Kalshi's unique structure gives you endless ways to trade on the action.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The smooth surface catches the light in moderation while the color opens up a universe of combinations far richer than the usual black.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
His presence, coupled with that of sophomore wideout Waden Charles (26 catches, 290 yards) and Wade (43 catches, 523 yards, 5 TDs), gives new starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III a range of targets to choose from this season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Toney last season set the single-season school records for catches (109) and receiving yards (1,211).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Pierce led the Colts last season with 1,003 yards, plus six touchdowns, on just 47 catches.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
McVay confirmed a report that the Rams explored trading receiver Davante Adams, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In his rookie season in New York, Moore had 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In the Seahawks’ 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 153 yards receiving and a touchdown.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, his catches (65, good for 39th), receiving yards (709, good for 46th) and TD receptions (six, tied for 26th) all ranked among the league’s top 50 last fall.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
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But beyond the watches, what immediately catches the eye upon entering the space is a floor-to-ceiling wall covered in live local greenery.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
But when this happens, what catches many people off guard isn't the garnishment itself, as there are plenty of warning signs beforehand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Rams develop players very well — consider the immediate dividends Nacua returned (105 catches as a rookie).
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.
—Hali Smith
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Jamun Glaze adds warmth and dimension with a subtle sheen that catches the light beautifully.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
No matter which game catches your eye, Kalshi's unique structure gives you endless ways to trade on the action.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The smooth surface catches the light in moderation while the color opens up a universe of combinations far richer than the usual black.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
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Now these are some great catches!
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
His presence, coupled with that of sophomore wideout Waden Charles (26 catches, 290 yards) and Wade (43 catches, 523 yards, 5 TDs), gives new starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III a range of targets to choose from this season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Toney last season set the single-season school records for catches (109) and receiving yards (1,211).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Pierce led the Colts last season with 1,003 yards, plus six touchdowns, on just 47 catches.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
McVay confirmed a report that the Rams explored trading receiver Davante Adams, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In his rookie season in New York, Moore had 43 catches for 538 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
In the Seahawks’ 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, Smith-Njigba had 10 catches for 153 yards receiving and a touchdown.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, his catches (65, good for 39th), receiving yards (709, good for 46th) and TD receptions (six, tied for 26th) all ranked among the league’s top 50 last fall.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches
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Tomislav Ivišić grabs a rebound against Houston in last weekend's Sweet 16.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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After lowering the helicopter to the water's surface, a flight crew member grabs the dog and hauls the pet aboard.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Much of physicists’ intuition stops being helpful in an expanding universe.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The run hits major arenas including Chase Center in San Francisco, United Center in Chicago, TD Garden in Boston and stops across Canada, before closing out at the band’s home turf.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s because quantum computers based on the theory could one day break the cryptography that secures our Internet and our financial system.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who knows more about the dogs or their possible owner is asked to contact RCDAS at (951) 358-7387.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Corrigan has personally seen evidence of rats surviving even the grisliest encounters with traps, as well as videos of rats pushing metal bars off their necks and surviving for months after losing limbs to traps.—
Jason Bittel,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happens again when the puppy encounters a duck.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The breach raises new questions about how long attackers can remain inside critical healthcare systems before anyone notices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Former Arizona guard Matt Muehlebach notices similarities during games.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Catches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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