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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
Many people flooded the comments with support for California gubernatorial front-runner Xavier Becerra while admonishing Espina, accusing him of being a traitor for endorsing Tom Steyer.
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Judge admonishes Musk over social media use Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, one of its largest investors, with proceeds going to OpenAI’s charitable arm.
—Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Eric Chinje, who leads the Project Cameroon diaspora democracy group, said the pope might steer clear of trying to admonish those determined to stay in power at all costs, referring to Biya’s long rule.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Judge admonishes Musk over social media use Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, one of its largest investors, with proceeds going to OpenAI’s charitable arm.
—Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Eric Chinje, who leads the Project Cameroon diaspora democracy group, said the pope might steer clear of trying to admonish those determined to stay in power at all costs, referring to Biya’s long rule.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonish
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That reprimand — for insubordination — eventually led to Rosen’s departure from the office in March.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Yeboah was being reprimanded for an incident in Wednesday’s training session, but the exact circumstances are not yet known.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Authorities advised anyone who may have touched or been bitten by the bat to contact the Alameda County Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Program at 510-267-3250 and seek immediate medical attention.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Western Interstate Commission also advises universities on potential ways to offset the decline.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Publicly, Ingoglia has become known for barnstorming the state to hold choreographed press conferences scolding cities and counties for wasteful spending.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Messi seemed to scold La Familia at one point with a finger wag aimed in their direction, showing his displeasure with their protest.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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But some within the union have warned that the studios will face little constraint in using AI performers, and have argued for tighter restrictions.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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While DeGette has focused her comments on the need for humanitarian aid, Kiros has more directly criticized Israel and questioned its legitimacy as a state.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The posts criticizing White's coaching decisions, rotations and accountability picked up real traction across Clark-heavy corners of X after the blowout.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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In turn, these insights can provide comparisons that can teach us more about how our own solar system and Earth formed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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In 2006’s Joy in the Hood, Bishop traveled to disadvantaged areas all around Ireland to teach stand-up comedy.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Conrad, who has always denied the existence of a tape, blamed Pratt for leaking the story.—
Louis Staples,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Concentrated forms of it are increasingly blamed for addiction, health issues and even death.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In his own acceptance speech (via NME), Yorke chided the current state of the music industry and its over-reliance on streaming services and playlists.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Diesel seemed to struggle to get through his emotional Cannes speech and at one point playfully chided himself for crying.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Admonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonish. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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