as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
disciplining actions taken in response to the rowdiness
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as in punishing
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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Recent Examples of disciplining
Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
The lawsuit alleges a line of district attorneys from 1980 through 2012 fostered the culture that allowed such a practice to take root, often by not disciplining prosecutors who allegedly excluded certain jurors in violation of the Constitution.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Cuthbertson also claimed that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding his work-from-home medical accommodation and subsequently disciplining him for relying on it.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The union accuses the company of engaging in interference and retaliation by disciplining a bargaining committee member for attending bargaining sessions, protected activity under federal law.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that district personnel’s concern over asbestos exposure was feigned to justify disciplining Rupert.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But records regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees, the city says, are closed under the Sunshine Law.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
And in an exclusive interview, TJ Watkins, a member of California’s medical licensing board, called for greater transparency in the secretive process for disciplining physicians, saying the board should alert the public about doctors under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Current House rules allow any one lawmaker to force a vote on disciplining a colleague, setting the stage for censure clashes that have frequently become retaliatory grudge matches.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
The lawsuit alleges a line of district attorneys from 1980 through 2012 fostered the culture that allowed such a practice to take root, often by not disciplining prosecutors who allegedly excluded certain jurors in violation of the Constitution.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Cuthbertson also claimed that the bank violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by rescinding his work-from-home medical accommodation and subsequently disciplining him for relying on it.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The union accuses the company of engaging in interference and retaliation by disciplining a bargaining committee member for attending bargaining sessions, protected activity under federal law.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that district personnel’s concern over asbestos exposure was feigned to justify disciplining Rupert.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But records regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees, the city says, are closed under the Sunshine Law.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
And in an exclusive interview, TJ Watkins, a member of California’s medical licensing board, called for greater transparency in the secretive process for disciplining physicians, saying the board should alert the public about doctors under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplining
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Sanctions relief for Iran would follow a timetable that Washington and Tehran would need to agree upon and extend to the removal of punitive measures imposed on the country by the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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European leaders also live in fear of additional punitive tariffs.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Those involved insist this is not about punishing either princess or making a statement about their personal conduct.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
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The Big 12 points out that Texas Tech participated in the disciplinary process and voted in favor of punishing Baylor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Most recently, in April, a funding shortfall strained the supply of medicine, according to the two correctional health staff members who requested anonymity.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rapid point-of-care syphilis tests should be deployed in emergency departments, urgent care centers, shelters, correctional settings, and mobile clinics.—
Jeffrey D. Klausner,
STAT,
17 June 2026
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“Disciplining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplining. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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