catechumens

Definition of catechumensnext
plural of catechumen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechumens
Noun
  • The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.
    Oriana van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Fudd beat out several top men’s basketball recruits to win the camp’s 3-point contest.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The other two Democratic opponents are political newcomers.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026
  • With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Catechumens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechumens. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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