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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
Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Alexander-Walker caught the pass, pumped, took a side dribble and fired.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Overall in that span, the seventh-round draft pick has caught 14 passes (19 targets) for 176 yards and, against the Chiefs, his first career touchdown.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The show included the public debut of China’s J-35A stealth fighter, while a two-seat mockup of its J-20 stealth fighter, advanced helicopters, stealthy drones and missile defense systems also caught the spotlight.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This isn’t the first time the paps have caught Elordi reading, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Their high fat content traditionally made the fish a delicious and valuable food source for the Native people who caught them.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Audiences caught a glimpse of child Bruce in the first film; Arthur was also teased to be his half-brother as his mother worked as a maid at the Wayne manor.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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But he was caught from behind by defensive back Devin Grant, something that would have been hard to imagine a year ago.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Four players ran in touchdowns and Flynn Schiele and Nick Stone caught scoring passes as well.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Alexander-Walker caught the pass, pumped, took a side dribble and fired.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Overall in that span, the seventh-round draft pick has caught 14 passes (19 targets) for 176 yards and, against the Chiefs, his first career touchdown.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The show included the public debut of China’s J-35A stealth fighter, while a two-seat mockup of its J-20 stealth fighter, advanced helicopters, stealthy drones and missile defense systems also caught the spotlight.
—Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This isn’t the first time the paps have caught Elordi reading, either.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Their high fat content traditionally made the fish a delicious and valuable food source for the Native people who caught them.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Audiences caught a glimpse of child Bruce in the first film; Arthur was also teased to be his half-brother as his mother worked as a maid at the Wayne manor.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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Sarah Wilson, the head of Harvest Home, which provides temporary housing for homeless pregnant women, said the deaths highlight a larger issue within the county’s array of homeless services: there are very few places for pregnant women to go.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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For the same reason, pregnant women should avoid the herb altogether.Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
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That formal change in Russia’s nuclear doctrine — which had previously envisioned a nuclear response only in the event of an existential threat to Russia — grabbed headlines and stirred a fresh round of debate in Western capitals.Simon Shuster, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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And then Sol turned to me and grabbed my hand.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Still, that hasn’t stopped its owner, Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, from enjoying it.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both have stopped issuing new housing subsidies.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even after Allied forces secured Omaha Beach, Andrews' remains were not identified, the release states.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encountered the migrants among two large groups.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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But the brothers also encountered plenty of enthusiasm—and some wistful envy from those reminded of their own unrealized yearning for exploration.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
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As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Construction on new homes doesn’t start until buyers come tour, are contracted, and designs are finalized.Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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End in sight Boeing is expected to report dismal results, due in part to a machinist strike that has halted aircraft production.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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