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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
she caught on to the fact that they were planning a surprise party
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
he finally caught on to the concept of phototaxis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catch on (to)
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The city has a vested interest in protecting that dream, which cannot be fully realized if people aren’t held accountable for making our city unsafe.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025 -
However, brands are increasingly realizing that running enthusiasts are seeking more than just performance product.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, gas fireplaces will have a component known as a thermocouple, which is designed to prevent gas leaks by automatically closing the gas valve if the pilot light goes out.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Aledo Bearcats are known for their football dominance, having won 12 state championships.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Soderbergh and Jules later discovered that a woman died in the house in the late 1980s, apparently from suicide.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Urban planners are increasingly discovering that a viable solution to traffic congestion, long commute times and excessive vehicle emissions isn’t found at street level, but higher up.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The past week has proven a surreal one for TikTok's users and creators, many of whom are struggling to understand how this proved to be the one issue that could unite Democrats and Republicans.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.—
Janhvi Bhojwani,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Not seeing the skull in the barrel is such a rookie move.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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This is where unified customer/retailer data will play a big role — deciphering behavior drivers to find more customers.—
Lauren Parker,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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In deciphering sagas of eons past, astronomers find few examples more intriguing than Messier 67, or M67, which is a large, loosely bound group of sun-like stars dwelling in the outskirts of the Milky Way, our home galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are also national parks, monuments, and areas that Dark Sky International has recognized.—
Mindy Sink,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
15 Jan. 2025
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Robinson heard about Red Note on TikTok, set up an account, and started posting.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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