catching up
is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:Confidence: high
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phrasal verb
- To reach the same point or level as another person or group after being behind.
- To learn about recent events, especially by talking with someone you have not seen for a while.
Example Sentences
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The weight of a lifetime in the ring is catching up with an Irish icon preparing to step away.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina's Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
- closing the gap
- reconnecting
- getting current
- drawing level
- getting the download
Possible Antonyms
Words in our thesaurus
other words
- being out of the loop
- drifting apart
- pulling away
- widening the gap
- staying in the dark
