CATECHIZED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

catechized

verb

past tense of catechize

as in asked

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 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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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK UP, the Detroit Police Department Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Detroit Rewards TV.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
One of the North Texans, Pamelia Stanford, was to the point when asked about Talarico’s lead in Tarrant County.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of asked

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly questioned whether women should serve in ground combat and special operations roles, arguing that their inclusion could undermine military effectiveness and physical standards.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Sandri expects that Musk will be questioned as well on a series of government civilian and military communications contracts SpaceX has received.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of questioned

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The little prior research on any sort of relationship between voting in the United States and living longer largely examined how health status might predict later voting behaviors, Handy said.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
After more than two decades in space, the observatory examined over 2,000 GRBs and more than 1,400 supernovae.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of examined

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During the assembly, students were also quizzed on topics including consent and relationship safety.

— Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The 2 Legacy Brands in Everyone's Head Conducted in September 2026, CNET Group's survey quizzed 1,000 Americans on security and privacy topics.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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