as in caught
to move fast enough to get even with
I walked faster to catch up with my friends
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Heavily hit, the Dannebroge caught fire and then exploded.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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On March 19, the 87-degree high overtook the earlier record of 81 set in 2015.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Caught up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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