catechized

Definition of catechizednext
past tense of catechize
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as in interrogated
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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Verb
  • Fire officials also asked people in the El Corazon Senior Center and surrounding communities to shelter in place — remain indoors, close windows and doors.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • When asked about what makes Dallas a literary city, Evans doesn't have to think too long.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Her stunning 2025 debut, Waiting Room, interrogated horror and discomfort through probing and foreboding synthesizer drones and crackling bass; on Carve, she’s not done with her demons yet.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The footage showed Miles tied up to a punching bag while being interrogated by Uncle Aaron and Prowler Miles creeping above on the ceiling.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Senators from both parties questioned Means about her vaccine stance and nontraditional medical background during a contentious confirmation hearing in February, threatening her path forward.
    Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Amid the protest, which included chants, songs, and a skit where Duke Energy was represented by someone dressed as the devil, Corinne Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP questioned whether Duke leaders were truly hearing residents’ concerns.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bulletin examined nutrition in common foods (especially meat, bread, and milk), explained how the body uses food as fuel, outlined dietary standards, and considered the economy of food, food waste, and connections between food and health.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Innlandet County Municipality Experts at the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History examined the coins and said most of them originated in England and Germany, although some came from Denmark and Norway.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Over near the marketplace, Rey quizzed a young visitor about their journeys in Batuu.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
  • MacInnes made a teary appearance on the stand yesterday, where Wilson’s barrister quizzed her intensely about her claims of a bad relationship with the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Catechized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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