as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a colt who looked to the team's more experienced players for advice
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Recent Examples of colt
The three-year-old bay colt stood up on its back legs, sending jockey Ryan Kavanagh flying off its back as the gates flew open.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Former jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who still serves as an exercise rider at the age of 62, was hospitalized Sunday morning after being thrown while working a 3-year-old colt named Fire Mountain.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
But the family has brought delight to viewers across the area, as local photographers have documented the growth of both the gosling and the colt.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Two tall sandhill crane parents strutted through the marsh, their downy red colt toddling behind them.
—Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Former jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who still serves as an exercise rider at the age of 62, was hospitalized Sunday morning after being thrown while working a 3-year-old colt named Fire Mountain.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
But the family has brought delight to viewers across the area, as local photographers have documented the growth of both the gosling and the colt.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Two tall sandhill crane parents strutted through the marsh, their downy red colt toddling behind them.
—Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
Noun
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The blind spots of breakthrough technologies Like most of his peers, Farley sees AI’s potential for everything from improving warranty processes to training novice technicians to repair complex engines.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The novice user will rely on a single, default tool.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jovic, 22, has been eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the Heat since July 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stout smiled and said he is challenged every week as a rookie, and the bigger the challenge, the better.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Showcase the messy beginner stage, on social media, to your close circles of friends — not just the end product.—
Sinéad O'Sullivan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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This form of exercise is suitable for all fitness levels, especially beginners.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Portal exits decimated the Tar Heels’ roster, and the 70 newcomers to fill those spots have struggled early on.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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