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Recent Examples of catechism
Browsing the computer section of a local bookstore, the preteen Marlinspike found a copy of 2600 magazine, the catechism of the ’90s hacker scene.
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 July 2016
But history offers an outlook on life and a method for living it, not a catechism.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2019
His default stance is the scientist’s catechism: More research is needed.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
The Republicans’ modern-day political alchemist has, in just three years, made 2020-election denialism—and its corollary set of falsehoods about January 6th—a core tenet in the Republican catechism.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2024
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Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 July 2016
But history offers an outlook on life and a method for living it, not a catechism.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2019
His default stance is the scientist’s catechism: More research is needed.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
The Republicans’ modern-day political alchemist has, in just three years, made 2020-election denialism—and its corollary set of falsehoods about January 6th—a core tenet in the Republican catechism.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechism
Noun
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Healthcare providers use exams, imaging tests, and biopsies to diagnose ovarian cancer.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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These are the sections used to measure your score on the exam.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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No further details are anticipated until the examination results are known.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The severity—and seemingly continuous spread—of cases in recent outbreaks has experts calling for a closer examination of the nation’s rates of childhood measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations.—
Ripley Cleghorn,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2025
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After undergoing numerous tests, she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and was advised to take control of her health in preparation for future attempts at pregnancy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Today, the state regularly makes international headlines for its controversial nuclear program and missile tests that rattle nearby countries.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 2025
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The proportion of non-religious people in America is growing in every U.S. state except South Dakota, new research suggests.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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But Pereira’s research located about 120 hours of footage around the world, which became the basis for his film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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He has been taken to the police station for interrogation multiple times, his parents said in a statement.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The first episode focuses on Jamie’s arrest, from the cops’ sudden, early-morning arrival in his home to a climactic interrogation scene.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2025
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Take the quiz here … FLIGHT FEAR – American Airlines plane erupts into flames forcing passengers to escape onto wing of aircraft.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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The timely project quickly drew five offers, including inquiries from Hulu, Netflix and Amazon.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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The White House also did not respond to ABC News' inquiry about Bondi's pending report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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An investigation led by Chief Justice Earl Warren concluded that Oswald acted alone in shooting Kennedy, but the probe has been widely criticized by academics and historians in the 62 years since the assassination.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Any possible criminal probe would also face a major uphill struggle because members of Congress are protected from prosecution for their official actions by the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Catechism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechism. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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