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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
Cursing, Porter admonished the staffer for appearing in the background of the shot.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
He was admonished in an awkward one-on-one interview by the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano for playing too high up the pitch against the man-marking Italians rather than dropping deep.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
The judge agreed and admonished the defense on the bench Friday.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Judge questions Amazon's legal tactics In July, Judge Chun formally admonished Amazon lawyers for some of their legal tactics in the lawsuit.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal editorial board admonished Bondi over her hate speech comments in an editorial published late Tuesday.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla While the popularity of electric vehicles like Tesla in California has led to a notable decline in carbon pollution from cars there, the company’s factory in the state has been repeatedly admonished for releasing toxic air pollution and other toxic chemicals into the surrounding community.
—Taylor Kate Brown, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
But high motor needs to be an every-night-thing, not only a response when admonished by the coach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Warning shared, and I’ve been gingerly admonished.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
He was admonished in an awkward one-on-one interview by the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano for playing too high up the pitch against the man-marking Italians rather than dropping deep.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
The judge agreed and admonished the defense on the bench Friday.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Judge questions Amazon's legal tactics In July, Judge Chun formally admonished Amazon lawyers for some of their legal tactics in the lawsuit.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
The Wall Street Journal editorial board admonished Bondi over her hate speech comments in an editorial published late Tuesday.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Tesla While the popularity of electric vehicles like Tesla in California has led to a notable decline in carbon pollution from cars there, the company’s factory in the state has been repeatedly admonished for releasing toxic air pollution and other toxic chemicals into the surrounding community.
—Taylor Kate Brown, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
But high motor needs to be an every-night-thing, not only a response when admonished by the coach.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Warning shared, and I’ve been gingerly admonished.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.—
Jani Hall,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Royal Dutch Medical Association scolded the psychiatrists, and prosecutors declined to act.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In 2013, then-President Barack Obama penned a thank-you letter to federal employees for their service and scolded Congress for failing to approve a spending plan, without placing blame.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Even the vets warned that such bursts of energy sometimes signal a final surge before decline, but Luna proved them wrong.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and experts have criticized universities for failing to keep up with the times; now that AI is here to stay, students had better be prepared to leverage it in their roles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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That same night, while the two friends were playing online together, her friend mentioned that her daughter had developed a cough and blamed it on the water balloons the kids had played with at the party.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Goldenrods are commonly blamed for fall allergies, though the true culprit is ragweed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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