catching on

verb

present participle of catch on
as in going over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catching on
  1. going over
  2. working out
  3. coming off
  4. panning out
Verb
  • Now both sides are releasing those background reports, with the defense going first by going over 20 pages of Austin Metcalf's behavioral history.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • My problem is the kart path along the road has 3 or so feet of grass between it and the road, then suddenly the grass narrows and is eventually gone before going over the bridge and everything is squeezed together.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of going over
Verb
  • Feliciano, a founder of Clearlake Capital in Santa Monica, took the mound at Petco Park on Monday afternoon, working out of a stretch and looking toward an invisible runner at second base before delivering a pitch.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • However, even those without a passion for boxing can enjoy working out with a speed bag.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of working out
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  • Kirby was coming off a couple of tough outings, including giving up six first-inning runs in his last start against the Brewers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Lions are coming off a 17-13 victory against the Washington Commanders in the NFL preseason.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coming off
Verb
  • The quirky sci-fi comedy starring Diedrich Bader and Chris Parnell did not end up panning out for Spelling.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There were theories that 007 First Light could slide in as one of the sleeper hits of 2026, and, at least critically, that idea seems to be panning out.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of panning out
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catching one's breath
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“Catching on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catching%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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