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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
after several years of trying to have a baby, the couple was surprised when they discovered she was caught
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as in arrested
taken and held prisoner
after seeing how the caught soldiers had been treated, we resolved never to be taken alive
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as in grabbed
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 got
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 stopped
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 secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
caught back her hair with a barrette
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as in knew
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 tricked
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 encountered
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 noticed
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 chased
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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Recent Examples of caught
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
French university Sciences Po threatened expulsion for students caught using the technology.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In the weeks after, a lighthouse keeper reported the ship’s masts breaking the lake surface, and fishermen caught pieces of the vessel in their nets.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The fabric is also water-repellent — great if you get caught in a fall rainstorm.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Jordyn Brooks has allowed all five targets in his coverage area to be caught, for 86 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The injury looked brutal, as Mack got caught between a Raiders offensive player and another Chargers defender.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk was killed in Utah on Wednesday and the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was caught after his father turned him in to authorities on Friday.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Of those three, Turner was the only one to finish the season without being caught.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
French university Sciences Po threatened expulsion for students caught using the technology.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In the weeks after, a lighthouse keeper reported the ship’s masts breaking the lake surface, and fishermen caught pieces of the vessel in their nets.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The fabric is also water-repellent — great if you get caught in a fall rainstorm.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Jordyn Brooks has allowed all five targets in his coverage area to be caught, for 86 yards.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
The injury looked brutal, as Mack got caught between a Raiders offensive player and another Chargers defender.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk was killed in Utah on Wednesday and the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was caught after his father turned him in to authorities on Friday.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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The expedition suffered one fatality as one of eight pregnant women on the journey died during childbirth.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Skip to content At 38 weeks pregnant with her second child, Hannah Robb has no time to waste on red tape.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Agents grabbed one man who appeared to be charging up the driveway, pinned him to the ground and hustled him behind the gate with his hands behind his back.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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On the third play from scrimmage, freshman defensive back Kiingbaraka Kizzee grabbed a deflected pass for an interception and returned the ball 46 yards to the Sierra Canyon 5.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following input from the state environmental agency, Grayling posted a notice about the change online in August, 10 weeks after treatment stopped.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The person was taken to the hospital when the ride stopped and was later declared dead, park officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New England Patriots secured their first win of the season on Sunday, downing the Dolphins in Miami, 33-27 — a win that also gave head coach Mike Vrabel his maiden victory in his new job.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Administrators at nearby Horace Mann Middle School kept pupils and staffers secured indoors during the stalemate, and area residents were advised to shelter in place.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The black long-sleeve top was a staple for me, providing a warming base layer that no one knew was there under the right sweater or top.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit contends that county officials knew his property did not contain farm labor housing but proceeded with the search anyway, using the task force as a pretext to bypass warrant requirements and investigate for potential code violations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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An Arizona inmate tricked court officials into releasing him more than two decades early by filing fake orders allegedly dismissing his charges.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of the women who spoke Monday addressed that claim directly, saying they were tricked and coerced from the start and that the deceit went far beyond one lie about where the video would be distributed.—
Alex Riggins,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The software giant has repeatedly encountered shortages in AI computing, exacerbated by its obligations to supply OpenAI.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Thus, when two disheveled men barged into one camp on Sunday, the burners who encountered the thirsty strangers were understandably uneasy.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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