as in to work out
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Recent Examples of catch on
The wreck involved one electric vehicle that caught on fire after the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Despite backing from Brin and fellow Google co-founder Larry Page, the Glass project never caught on as a mainstream product.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Others were catching on to the value and the superior craftsmanship of older guitars.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
But at the start, Joker’s antics didn’t seem to catch on.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Despite backing from Brin and fellow Google co-founder Larry Page, the Glass project never caught on as a mainstream product.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Others were catching on to the value and the superior craftsmanship of older guitars.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
But at the start, Joker’s antics didn’t seem to catch on.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on
Verb
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There has been a lot written about how your body can influence your mood—from the importance of working out to meditating, to getting enough sleep.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That didn’t work out so well when the bored kid annexed Crimea.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Her initial suggestion to stop didn’t go over well.—
Jim Farber,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The principle is to never lose sight of where good and interesting work may be happening in the world, and then making sense of how that work will go over at Calabash.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Especially if there’s alcohol, the wheels start to come off.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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In an interview with PEOPLE tied to the U.S. release of -196 vodka seltzer, Jonas, 37, spoke about the emotional toll that an international tour can take on musicians, especially coming off of the high of constant action and adrenaline.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The first-to-thirds are big time, and just getting guys in position to succeed.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Their first venture didn’t pan out after opening in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Though buzzy, these deals don’t always pan out, which may be one reason why the appetite for buying them seems to have dwindled in recent years.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Then tap the trashcan in the bottom right of the screen > Confirm your decision by clicking Delete or Delete # Photos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Impossible - The Final Reckoning (now playing in theaters everywhere; click here for tickets).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Satellites can now deliver frequent, high-resolution (30 cm) imagery, enhanced with change detection algorithms.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The steel ladder frame and sliding-pillar front suspension are as primitive as a stone axe, but do the job, and few cars deliver the tactile steering response afforded by the featherweight Plus 8.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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“Catch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catch%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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