catch up to

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrive attain come come to enter hit make show sign in

STRONG

land overtake

WEAK

check in clock in gain on get as far as get in get to hit town make it make the scene ring in roll in show up turn up wind up at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deny depart fail go leave lose refuse stop veto

WEAK

miss

Example Sentences

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Which is the opposite of how young acts get seen today, where they have a hit song but have to catch up to get good live.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Even if the bold promises catch up to the Carney government, the prime minister still has the gift of time on his side, Variyan noted.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

American Airlines’ AAL -2.29%decrease; red down pointing triangle plan to catch up to its rivals on profitability this year has been upended by the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The greening is “beginning to catch up to them,” Bryant said.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Instantly, he tries to stand again, but I catch up to him.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

catch up to

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