catechized

Definition of catechizednext
past tense of catechize
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as in interrogated
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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Verb
  • Mallory Menacker asked, referencing the 1992 movie in which a bunch of misfit kids go from hockey novices to improbable winners.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • Castle Rock Water also asked the council to consider an ordinance that would temporarily ban HOAs and metro districts from issuing violations for brown grass during droughts.
    Olivia Young, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The activists said they were held for several days in Israel’s Ktzi’ot prison, where some said they were shocked with electricity while being interrogated about their participation in the flotilla.
    Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
  • The resource officer allegedly interrogated CFR without a parent present, violating his rights, the suit says.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • The five participants were quizzed by a moderator and supplemented by questions from the audience during the 90-minute presentation in Orlando.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
  • Sorensen summoned both Fire Chief Stephen Gollan and Police Chief Bill Schultz to the lectern and quizzed them on their relationship with the city manager.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
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“Catechized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechized. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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