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as in reprimanded
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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as in advised
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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Recent Examples of admonished
In a series of emails to the Post last week shared with Semafor, Newsom Chief Deputy Director of Communications Tara Gallegos admonished the paper over various details of its articles.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The administration's mischaracterizations have also spilled over to courtrooms, where federal judges in dozens of cases have admonished federal officials for providing false, contradictory or unreliable statements in court.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Garnett had previously admonished Bondi and told the Justice Department to refrain from commenting publicly on the case.
—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
The last time the council censured a colleague was in 2021, when former Mayor Tom Butt was admonished for allegedly publicly sharing closed session information, Zepeda noted, arguing that Butt’s actions likely caused less harm to the community than Martinez has.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Mayor Jim Jarratt repeatedly admonished speakers to stay on the topic of annexation.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Stuart Parker, the Taylor County circuit judge appointed to oversee the disciplinary case, recommended that Uhlfelder be admonished and required him to complete an ethics class.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Commission chairperson Nina Harris did not address Ivory’s remarks about the computer system but admonished him for an unrelated comment about the state’s potential lack of oversight of discrimination in certain business markets.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The administration's mischaracterizations have also spilled over to courtrooms, where federal judges in dozens of cases have admonished federal officials for providing false, contradictory or unreliable statements in court.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Garnett had previously admonished Bondi and told the Justice Department to refrain from commenting publicly on the case.
—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
The last time the council censured a colleague was in 2021, when former Mayor Tom Butt was admonished for allegedly publicly sharing closed session information, Zepeda noted, arguing that Butt’s actions likely caused less harm to the community than Martinez has.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Mayor Jim Jarratt repeatedly admonished speakers to stay on the topic of annexation.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Stuart Parker, the Taylor County circuit judge appointed to oversee the disciplinary case, recommended that Uhlfelder be admonished and required him to complete an ethics class.
—Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
Commission chairperson Nina Harris did not address Ivory’s remarks about the computer system but admonished him for an unrelated comment about the state’s potential lack of oversight of discrimination in certain business markets.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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Routh was convicted of five counts in September after a disastrous attempt to represent himself at trial, where he was repeatedly reprimanded by the presiding judge, Aileen Cannon.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In November, my doctor gently reprimanded me for ignoring my 2024 colonoscopy date.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those with tree nut allergies are advised to avoid eating the beignets, and anyone who bought the beignets can return them to their Costco store for a full refund.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Kelley, who did not respond to a comment request, advised participants to roll up their windows, remain silent, and refuse to open doors if agents approach.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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During the trip, the priest who was showing them around was scolded.—
McKinley Franklin,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The president himself scolded a New York Times reporter for asking about the cost and whether Amazon was seeking to get in his good graces.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana State Police Senior Trooper Ryan Davis warned on FOX Weather that highways could remain icy and treacherous for days after major storms.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Residents were warned that sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Chinese state media criticized the H20 for lacking technological prowess and being environmentally unfriendly, with regulators eventually halting imports over security concerns.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Liston questioned why Pretti was carrying a handgun — which appeared to be removed from its holster by an officer just before the shooting — and Baisley criticized Minneapolis’ local leadership and immigrants without proper legal status.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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When Seattle gave up 38 points in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, Macdonald blamed himself for overloading the defensive game plan.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Democrats think Trump is only engaging because of his sagging poll numbers and his sensitivity to getting blamed for another shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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