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
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.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The Bureau of Land Management sent a wrangler to rope the colt and trailer him back to a temporary holding pen to reunite with his mother, the agency told McClatchy News in an email.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Ginsberg's grandchildren have cute monikers for the babies: Copper for the colt and Goldie for the gosling, named for the color of their baby feathers.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Luis Saez Morning line odds: 20-1 Like the colt who will break right next to him, he’s got two wins in three starts, including a last-out win in the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The Bureau of Land Management sent a wrangler to rope the colt and trailer him back to a temporary holding pen to reunite with his mother, the agency told McClatchy News in an email.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Ginsberg's grandchildren have cute monikers for the babies: Copper for the colt and Goldie for the gosling, named for the color of their baby feathers.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
Luis Saez Morning line odds: 20-1 Like the colt who will break right next to him, he’s got two wins in three starts, including a last-out win in the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
Noun
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While the glory days have come and gone — and come and gone again — for Florida, most still see him as the king for a Gators program that was once just a novice to the national stage.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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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,
11 Sep. 2025
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Take this season’s inaugural Coach campaign, in which the brand starred five rookies -– Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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While making a rookie wage of $390,000 with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson beat out veteran Matt Flynn, who had just signed for a free-agent guarantee of $10 million.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, the 19 miles of challenging trails (ranging from the beginner-friendly Family Flow to experts-only Drop the Hammer, which includes a 12-foot plunge) aren’t the only attractions.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 1994 freshman class had 87 members — 73 Republicans against 14 Democrats.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two met in freshman year in the dorms and quickly became inseparable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other pros, including Gleb Savchenko, Ezra Sosa, and newcomer Jan Ravnik, appear to be single this season—but as past seasons have shown, the ballroom has a way of sparking unexpected connections.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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