1
as in to reprimand
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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2
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
But the report, through analysis provided by third-party law enforcement experts, admonished the tactics and actions surrounding the shooting.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Lucas admonished employers to review their DEI policies and eliminate those that may violate Title VII’s ban on discrimination against majority and minority employees alike.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Habba's office moved to dismiss its case against Baraka, though prosecutors in a May 21 hearing were admonished by the federal judge assigned to Baraka's case who said the charges against him appeared to be rushed and based on politics.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 3 June 2025
After the match, Galaxy coach Greg Vanney gathered his players near the center circle and appeared to admonish them in front of the celebratory Red Bull crowd.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Lucas admonished employers to review their DEI policies and eliminate those that may violate Title VII’s ban on discrimination against majority and minority employees alike.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Habba's office moved to dismiss its case against Baraka, though prosecutors in a May 21 hearing were admonished by the federal judge assigned to Baraka's case who said the charges against him appeared to be rushed and based on politics.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 3 June 2025
After the match, Galaxy coach Greg Vanney gathered his players near the center circle and appeared to admonish them in front of the celebratory Red Bull crowd.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonish
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Dan Baltic, a co-founder in New Ritual Press and one of tonight’s readers, remembers being reprimanded in 2019 in a writing workshop by a woman who was appalled by the alt-right protagonist of his debut novel, Nutcrankr.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Though city reprimanded the protesters, the group dissolved shortly after.—
Calista Oetama
July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Paul Krugman has referred to deficit hawks as ‘deficit scolds’, because the spend more time warning about the dangers of the deficit than fixing it.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Musk and Gor reportedly clashed in Cabinet meetings where Musk scolded Gor over personnel disagreements in recent months.—
Ally Goelz,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2025
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Conventional wisdom has long warned business leaders against straying from your core.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Senate package would roll back billions of dollars in green energy tax credits, which Democrats warn will wipe out wind and solar investments nationwide.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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At a time when establishing clarity of first principles has never been more urgent, UF’s law school practically dared anyone to criticize the award for whitewashing the Constitution.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Environmental groups lobbied for the 8.3% increase versus something higher, but also criticized the water authority for not solving its problems sooner.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Prior to receiving any money, all participants will go through a series of eight financial literacy classes that will teach skills like budgeting, investing, and long-term financial planning.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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But some have raised safety concerns, highlighting that bans could prevent students from contacting family members during an emergency, and argue that promoting healthier device use could better teach children to manage their screen time.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Chemical residue can be a primary cause of stiff towels and products like fabric softener can often be to blame.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Was the project doomed by the economic realities of globalization, the competitive landscape in the smartphone business, or were Google’s shifting corporate priorities ultimately to blame?—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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While many commenters agree that the name is not their favorite, some are also chiding the man for not being honest sooner.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Newsom had declined to include new funding in his spending plans and chided local leaders for ever-present homeless encampments on city streets.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Admonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonish. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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