catches on

verb

present tense third-person singular of catch on
as in works out

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  1. works out
  2. comes off
  3. goes over
  4. succeeds
  5. pans out
  6. clicks
Verb
  • The equation works out to a long-term ownership period of over 22 years for average drivers.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Returning and reflying both Starship stages is a key component in SpaceX's design for the giant rocket, which will be the largest, most powerful launch vehicle in history once the company works out all its kinks.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of works out
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  • As the backlash against Cunningham’s comments continues to pick up speed, other players have since made statements in support of trans inclusion, and the crowd at recent Fever games has been heard booing when Cunningham comes off the bench.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • On July 12, Fable 5 comes off subscription plans and moves to prepaid usage credits at $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of comes off
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  • That means that either the bike has an electric motor that goes over 750 watts of power or can go faster than 20 mph on solely motor power.
    — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Below, Wiseman goes over each area of Paramount+’s programming strategy.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes over
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  • Final Thoughts The HeyGears Reflex RS Turbo succeeds by focusing on the entire printing experience rather than chasing a single specification.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor succeeds Casper Gram Hvejsel and will lead Ecco’s global commercial agenda, with global marketing reporting into the role.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • Maybe the trio of prospects never pans out, at least not the way the Tigers hope.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • If everything pans out, Rose could be seeing his name in lights in Kansas City more often — and sooner, rather than later.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of pans out
Verb
  • The line clicks again and a new voice floods into the receiver.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • On top, the power control is a familiar sliding switch that solidly clicks.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of clicks
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“Catches on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catches%20on. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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