CATCHES UP (WITH) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

catches up (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of catch up (with)

as in catches

to move fast enough to get even with I walked faster to catch up with my friends

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falls short

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Verb

Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Then, my wide-reaching smile — much better — overtakes my face.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of overtakes

Verb

Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 June 2026
Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Definition of chases

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catches up

catches up (with)

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