1
as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job
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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood
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Recent Examples of catechize
Priests could not catechize children, bring the sacraments to the sick, or do pastoral work outside the local churchyard.
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George Weigel, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022
George Weigel, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechize
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The film is based on an original idea by the musician and interrogates the layered complexities of pop stardom.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2025
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The 57-year-old executive was interrogated on a variety of points.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Dec. 2025
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Skaggs’ widow, Carli Skaggs, and his mother, Debbie Hetman, both took the stand, and were questioned about the contents of Tyler’s phone that showed messages and pictures relating to drug use.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
9 Dec. 2025
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Many members of Gen Z are now competing in an increasingly tight job market and left questioning whether a college degree is still the key to landing a stable job.—
Jennifer Liu
Zachary Green,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Catechize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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