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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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Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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Where flood gauges will be put to the test The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Water Prediction Center has forecast that areas in Arkansas, Illinois and Missouri could expect major flooding.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The ship assigned to the next test flight is still in its factory at Starbase.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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New research suggests calculating your Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) with smartwatch data could be a more accurate indicator of your heart health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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In lab research, one potential concern is performing live dissections, once known as vivisection, without anesthetics or analgesics.—
Bob Fischer,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to subjecting them to electric shocks for interrogations, guards would force prisoners to stand in uncomfortable positions and then hit them in the genitals or knock them to the ground, according to Shyshko.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some insurers now require departments to adopt early warning systems, improve interrogation protocols, or demonstrate compliance with best practices as a condition of coverage.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Take the quiz here … HEALTH TIPS – Are full-body scans worth the money?—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
28 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.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The entire Rio Rancho junior varsity baseball team was suspended in the midst of the probe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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All these probes have led to apologies and further revelations.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Catechism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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