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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
Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The church's spiritual board had previously addressed the issue and formally admonished Pastor Tome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
LaBeouf, who waited alone in the courtroom wearing a fleece jacket and jeans tucked into cowboy boots, was also admonished by the judge for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people near the French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, reports circulated that Cioni, Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law, had been identified as a possible suspect, but Sheriff Nanos quickly shot that down in a note that admonished members of the media who reported him as a person of interest without confirmation.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.
—Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The church's spiritual board had previously addressed the issue and formally admonished Pastor Tome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
LaBeouf, who waited alone in the courtroom wearing a fleece jacket and jeans tucked into cowboy boots, was also admonished by the judge for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people near the French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, reports circulated that Cioni, Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law, had been identified as a possible suspect, but Sheriff Nanos quickly shot that down in a note that admonished members of the media who reported him as a person of interest without confirmation.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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Last year, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly reprimanded and admonished Givens, citing conduct that included allowing a staff member to impersonate her during a 2021 bond hearing and taking action in cases after she had been recused.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan was even reprimanded more than once for his name-calling and demeaning attitude towards Ana.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Several doctors' groups said the changes were not based on good evidence, and advised doctors and patients to follow guidance that was previously in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Zambrano’s case, Gee scolded the government over how the detention unfolded.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 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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Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against passing along higher energy costs to consumers, recalling the lessons learned after Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The drug is seen by some as helpful against COVID-19, but medical professionals have warned against its use to combat the virus.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some North Natomas residents have criticized the project, which is getting underway during a heated re-election campaign for Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, who represents the area.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The report card project has been criticized by several Jewish campus groups as over-simplified and unnuanced, but schools are taking it seriously.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 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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Ukrainian officials have blamed the damage on Russian drone attacks.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another witness told police that Nicholas was angry with Richardson over a car accident for which the suspect blamed the victim.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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