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as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
a young idealist who got caught up in the political fanaticism of the times
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
completely caught up in opera ever since he saw La Traviata
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
so caught up in the game that she didn't note the passage of time
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as in informed
to give information to
catch me up on what's been happening at the office
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Recent Examples of caught up
Mascherano talked of formations and technique before ultimately saying his team might’ve been too caught up in the event in the first half.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The purpose is to make sure air crews can stay alive, avoid capture and return home after being shot down or caught up in another emergency.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Since cameras weren't allowed at that location, WCCO caught up with crowd at the Karmel Mall.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The infrastructure had finally caught up to the stories.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t really caught up in numbers or stats.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Grace is no longer just trying to survive a single night — she’s caught up in a much larger power struggle with global implications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
And Bree and Roger will be arriving just in time to get caught up in the middle of all of this.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadline caught up with the pair on Wednesday to explore the topic more in depth and to answer this and more of fans’ burning questions.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The purpose is to make sure air crews can stay alive, avoid capture and return home after being shot down or caught up in another emergency.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Since cameras weren't allowed at that location, WCCO caught up with crowd at the Karmel Mall.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The infrastructure had finally caught up to the stories.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t really caught up in numbers or stats.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Grace is no longer just trying to survive a single night — she’s caught up in a much larger power struggle with global implications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
And Bree and Roger will be arriving just in time to get caught up in the middle of all of this.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadline caught up with the pair on Wednesday to explore the topic more in depth and to answer this and more of fans’ burning questions.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught up
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades, the Zeigler case has fascinated the public around the world, leading to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths creating various conspiracy theories.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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Decades of toilet development informed the system aboard Orion that the Artemis II astronauts are using.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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All three brothers slept in the North, or so I was informed, although there had been a time when one of them slept in the South.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most of these require local area network (LAN) cables that can get tangled, says Narukiyo.—
Katherine Bourzac,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pet owners will love the hair screw tool, which expertly removes even long hair from upholstery without getting tangled.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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He’s currently projected as a second-rounder, but NBA scouts are intrigued by his defensive ability and versatility.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And then there were fans intrigued by the league’s potential holiday play, particularly the idea of a Thanksgiving Eve spotlight.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Caught up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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