as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Recent Examples of disciplinary
The others have all been removed because of disciplinary action or investigations.
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The department also did not respond to questions about whether there was any investigation into the shooting or whether the ICE officer would face disciplinary action.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Athletes often require a multi-disciplinary team to support them.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
The defense maintains that rising counseling costs, disciplinary issues, and property damage cited by the district could stem from broader social factors — not the platforms themselves.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The department also did not respond to questions about whether there was any investigation into the shooting or whether the ICE officer would face disciplinary action.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Athletes often require a multi-disciplinary team to support them.
—Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
The defense maintains that rising counseling costs, disciplinary issues, and property damage cited by the district could stem from broader social factors — not the platforms themselves.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disciplinary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
Adjective
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Although labeled a lateral move, this punitive transfer functioned as a demotion in responsibility, stature, and opportunity.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The memo, written by district general counsel Sonja McKenzie, said Brenda Smith’s administrative leave is not considered by district officials to be a punitive action.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The correctional center's medical staff immediately treated him before he was taken to a local medical facility.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The senior psychiatrist also helps run specialized treatment programs, takes part in hiring new psychiatrists, advises correctional staff on mental health issues and handles other tasks when needed.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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