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
While watching a nesting crane keeping a chick warm beneath its feathers, she was startled when a bright yellow gosling popped out instead of a crane colt.
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Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Too much time had passed to give the colt colostrum, a nutrient-dense fluid produced by mother mammals in the days after giving birth to properly nourish their newborns.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
The colt instead is preparing for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli and trained by Michael McCarthy, entered the field of nine horses at 6-5 odds.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The Tapit colt and Arkansas Derby champion Sandman will enter to race in the 150th Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 17!
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2025
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Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Too much time had passed to give the colt colostrum, a nutrient-dense fluid produced by mother mammals in the days after giving birth to properly nourish their newborns.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
The colt instead is preparing for the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli and trained by Michael McCarthy, entered the field of nine horses at 6-5 odds.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The Tapit colt and Arkansas Derby champion Sandman will enter to race in the 150th Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 17!
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colt
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The current version of Kuang might be described as a tabula-rasa novice, a highly accomplished author who would prefer to be an eager disciple.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The most pythons caught by a novice were 14 by Krista Hoekstra, while John Southworth led the military category with 5.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Alt, who is coming off an outstanding rookie season and was a left tackle at Notre Dame, was replaced by veteran Trey Pipkins III.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carroll, one of the game’s top entertainers, led the 2023 team to the pennant as a rookie and is having a fine season this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Great for beginners and experts, both Japanese and German engineering techniques combine to create a durable knife that will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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Storr played his freshman year at St. John’s and one season at Wisconsin before arriving at KU.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Senior, 6’1, 220 Accolades: 3-star prospect and 3-year starter finished 2024 season with 133 tackles, including 13.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks, INT, fumble recovery for Class 7A regional finalist Broncos; freshman year reached state semifinals; Sun Sentinel first team All-County, ESPN Top 63; also runs track.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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With a field comprised of select veterans and a swath of newcomers, the all-around is anyone’s game.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Joel Edgerton stars in the film alongside newcomers Everett Blunck, Kayo Martin and Kenny Rasmussen.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Colt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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