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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
CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s what kept his head on straight in the trenches, even when his socks got bogged down with mud and soldiers flanked on either side of him caught shrapnel or pneumonia.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Several escapees were caught within days, but others led authorities on a seemingly never-ending hunt.
—Greg Hilburn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Adelman knows the Nuggets have to be vigilant about not getting caught in rotation or punished for helping off of a shooter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
If the Mammoth can stop getting caught puck-watching and tighten up a little more defensively, this could go seven games.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The simplicity of it caught my eye.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Investigators later learned Hissom and her male passenger, who was wounded, were caught in a crossfire as a group of four or five men grabbed weapons from a vehicle and began firing at each other.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Gonzales drove a first-pitch slider to left, and Church jumped and caught the ball above the top of the 6-foot wall, 373 feet from home plate.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s what kept his head on straight in the trenches, even when his socks got bogged down with mud and soldiers flanked on either side of him caught shrapnel or pneumonia.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Several escapees were caught within days, but others led authorities on a seemingly never-ending hunt.
—Greg Hilburn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Adelman knows the Nuggets have to be vigilant about not getting caught in rotation or punished for helping off of a shooter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
If the Mammoth can stop getting caught puck-watching and tighten up a little more defensively, this could go seven games.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The simplicity of it caught my eye.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Investigators later learned Hissom and her male passenger, who was wounded, were caught in a crossfire as a group of four or five men grabbed weapons from a vehicle and began firing at each other.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Being caught and released multiple times could lead to injury or death for the muskie.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caught
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Sandra Birchmore was 23 and pregnant in 2021 when she was allegedly murdered by her married cop boyfriend, Matthew Farwell.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Seth’s girlfriend is pregnant, and the couple’s baby girl is due May 6, James said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investigators later learned Hissom and her male passenger, who was wounded, were caught in a crossfire as a group of four or five men grabbed weapons from a vehicle and began firing at each other.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Aristide then allegedly charged at his brother, grabbed him by the neck and forced him to the ground, according to the report.—
Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a preliminary injunction, Judge Robert Pitman stopped short of ordering a temporary air conditioning remedy.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swayman stopped the puck but had to freeze it for a defensive-zone faceoff.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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There is the lamb-like dreamer, Wesley So, and the trollish Hikaru Nakamura, who believes that his unprecedented success as a streamer has secured him a greater legacy than any prestigious chess title would.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Woody Allen has secured financing for his next movie; actors like Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem have publicly reiterated their support for him.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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To a casual observer, the late-game pinch hitter stepping into the batter’s box Tuesday at Oswego East didn’t seem extraordinary, but Yorkville senior Brooke Ekwinski knew better.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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How the PayPal refund scam tricked Brian Oliver had never heard of a crypto ATM before that day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tim tricked me into Tyler talking to my parents about their upcoming Alaska trip.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This longing for a more tangible experience reflects the broader nostalgia that has shaped Gen Z’s coming of age—nostalgia for a past that many did not experience firsthand, but instead encountered through images.—
Jalil Johnson,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Less than an hour later, Hall-Bennetts encountered Patton during a safety check.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Caught.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caught. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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