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as in to reprimand
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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as in to advise
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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Recent Examples of admonish
Garnett had previously admonished Bondi and told the Justice Department to refrain from commenting publicly on the case.
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Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
The judge told the jury to disregard the outburst, and later admonished the gallery, including the family members present.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Parliament Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță quickly intervened, admonishing the lawmaker for his language and warning of consequences.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the new censure measure will pass is still up in the air, said Zepeda, who believes the push to formally admonish Martinez has helped influence the mayor’s item.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
The judge told the jury to disregard the outburst, and later admonished the gallery, including the family members present.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Parliament Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță quickly intervened, admonishing the lawmaker for his language and warning of consequences.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Whether or not the new censure measure will pass is still up in the air, said Zepeda, who believes the push to formally admonish Martinez has helped influence the mayor’s item.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonish
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Several told the Herald they were reprimanded for speaking to the media to promote the cultural events being hosted by the center.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Following the meeting, Green was reprimanded by a captain for failing to review the video with the officers.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Still, the Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense, advises that most UAP sightings can actually be identified as planes, balloons, drones and weather events.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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He is being groomed, playing, testing boundaries and even being scolded which are all part of normal social learning for young macaques.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The San Joaquin Valley also received a freeze warning Thursday.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the vote was unanimous, Trustee Jamela Smith-Folds criticized the majority of her colleagues who approved new contracts with two of the district’s labor groups, United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856, the union representing custodial staff, cafeteria workers and others.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The foundation teaches and supports people who have family or friends dealing with someone with Alzheimer's.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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My background as a veteran, educator, and nonprofit leader has taught me how to build coalitions, solve problems, and put people first.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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There will be lawyers and billable hours, and blame tossed around.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Palasciano, speakers assailed the influx of Indian Americans, from accusing them of snatching the American Dream to criticizing their driving skills and even blaming them for traffic.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PARTY RECKONING — Cortez Masto admits Democrats have been 'weak on immigration,' chides Biden.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Critics chided the college for not negotiating specific benefits or concessions for the school in exchange for its land.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Admonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonish. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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