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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2
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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3
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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5
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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6
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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7
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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8
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
Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025
The moment catches Jordan by surprise, but they’re interrupted by students outside celebrating Vought supposedly catching Cate’s attacker.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Department of Environmental Conservation may consider adding pink salmon to the list of eligible species if catches increase in the future.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
But the truth is, this gentle giant is hoping his gaze will be the thing that finally catches the right family's attention.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Since 2022, the Broncos are 4-8 when Sutton catches two balls or fewer.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Justin Jefferson catches a pass against Mike Hughes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Quentin Johnson, a third-year wide receiver who had been considered a disappointment, has 150 yards and three touchdowns on just eight catches this season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Arizona’s two tight ends — Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins — combined for eight catches and 123 yards.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Prior to Saturday, his career numbers included just two catches for 31 yards.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Researchers showed fans videos of their team—Yankees or Red Sox—hitting home runs or making spectacular catches.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Marquise Brown made a few big catches, and Thornton and Nikko Remigio made plays late, but there are just too few threats right now.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The lineup stranded 11 baserunners, though Toronto center fielder Daulton Varsho did make two remarkable catches that squashed scoring chances.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Johnston had five catches for 79 yards, Allen seven for 68.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
If your application catches FIFA’s eye, the next step is an invitation to Volunteer Team Tryouts, which run from October through January 2026.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Sep. 2025
The moment catches Jordan by surprise, but they’re interrupted by students outside celebrating Vought supposedly catching Cate’s attacker.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Department of Environmental Conservation may consider adding pink salmon to the list of eligible species if catches increase in the future.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
But the truth is, this gentle giant is hoping his gaze will be the thing that finally catches the right family's attention.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Since 2022, the Broncos are 4-8 when Sutton catches two balls or fewer.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Justin Jefferson catches a pass against Mike Hughes.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sagapolutele’s top targets have been UNLV senior transfer wide receiver Jacob De Jesus (17 catches, 141 yards, TD), sophomore tight end Mason Mini (13-99, 2 TDs) and senior wide receiver Trond Grizzell (11-175, TD).
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Quentin Johnson, a third-year wide receiver who had been considered a disappointment, has 150 yards and three touchdowns on just eight catches this season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Arizona’s two tight ends — Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins — combined for eight catches and 123 yards.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Prior to Saturday, his career numbers included just two catches for 31 yards.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Researchers showed fans videos of their team—Yankees or Red Sox—hitting home runs or making spectacular catches.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Marquise Brown made a few big catches, and Thornton and Nikko Remigio made plays late, but there are just too few threats right now.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
The lineup stranded 11 baserunners, though Toronto center fielder Daulton Varsho did make two remarkable catches that squashed scoring chances.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Johnston had five catches for 79 yards, Allen seven for 68.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catches
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Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Plopping himself down on it, Mushi then grabs the blanket in his mouth again, pulls it over himself, and settles down for a nap.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the actor gets texts from people like his co-star, Harrison Ford.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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From baking cookies to roasting chicken, your oven gets a lot of use during the week.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Michigan doesn’t have a statewide protocol for notifying residents when fluoridation stops.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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If those guardrails aren’t in place, the story stops being theirs.—
Kristine Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The extra-large, rectangular shape offers enough space for long lengths and fluffy curls, while the strong, extra-long teeth form a lock that secures every last strand.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Having friends secures Israel’s place in the region and the world, as the remarkable coordinated response to Iranian missile barrages should’ve made clear.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bill Maher, who knows a thing or two about being pulled off the air at ABC, is standing by Jimmy Kimmel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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View gallery - 4 images Everybody knows that dogs can learn to associate specific spoken words with objects that look a certain way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Sep. 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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Moreover, large mammals are out and about, making potentially dangerous wildlife encounters a concern.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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The kid version of Mabel encounters the middle-aged versions of Oliver and Charles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For example, Wang notices that Chinese leadership is dominated by engineers, while America's governing class is the preserve of lawyers — with a few generals and a handful of businessmen in the mix.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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If the bear is sitting at a distance, feeding or walking by and notices you but continues its natural behavior, do not take any action.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Catches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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