catechizes

Definition of catechizesnext
present tense third-person singular of catechize
1
as in asks
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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2
as in interrogates
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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  • Perhaps that’s why Irish actor Colm Meaney has been called in to play the proprietor of a convenience store who, in short order, conspires to get Cameron a job alongside Tova, asks Tova out on a date, and is forever giving away coffee and other goods.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
  • Trademark law asks whether the use misleads consumers about whether a company or person has produced or endorsed something.
    Daryl Lim, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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  • Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Netflix's documentary The Crash examines events surrounding the tragic accident and its aftermath, and features the first interview with Shirilla about what happened that day.
    Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
  • The Athletic examines the legal ramifications of this situation and what could happen next.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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  • No one questions their autonomy.
    Robert Henderson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 19 May 2026
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“Catechizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechizes. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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