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: infectious, contagious
the flu is catching
his spirit is catching
Examples of catching in a Sentence
“I have a cold.” “Is it catching?”
a cold is often catching before the symptoms even begin
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He's currently listed as the Washington Nationals' catching and strategy coach.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s expected to split catching duties 50-50 with Teel.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Just really taking my game to the next level: in the film room and on the field, catching, hand-eye coordination, route-running, everything.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
The Orioles could also refuse to trade their top-ranked catching prospect.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
He’s expected to split catching duties 50-50 with Teel.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Just really taking my game to the next level: in the film room and on the field, catching, hand-eye coordination, route-running, everything.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
The Orioles could also refuse to trade their top-ranked catching prospect.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for catching
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“Catching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catching. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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