as in catching
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026 -
That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The teenager admitted to having a verbal altercation with Marshall and then chasing him down at the bus shelter, according to the complaint.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jokic has a strong case for his offensive prowess, but missing 16 games will prevent him from overtaking Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, leaving him likely third, ahead of the Lakers’ Luka Doncic.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Three golfers are 10-under and two are 9-under, meaning several still have at least an outside shot at overtaking Woodland with a big finish on Sunday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Catching up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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