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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
Beyond failing to qualify for the 2024 Euros, Barbarez admonished the association’s leadership for its 2022 decision to schedule friendlies with Russia soon after it was banned by FIFA and UEFA for invading Ukraine.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Judge Timothy Mazzei then admonished Heuermann.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Stiller responded — but not before Smith was admonished by Shaquille O’Neal, who was also part of the pregame panel and let Smith know that the lifelong Knicks fan had not yet announced his project.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
The caller stopped a man from shoplifting and admonished him.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
At one point, Crabtree admonished them to stop talking over each other.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy.
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Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
Director Quentin Tarantino admonished his star Brad Pitt during the making of the 2019 film, actor Bruce Dern recalled in an interview with PEOPLE at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Judge Timothy Mazzei then admonished Heuermann.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Stiller responded — but not before Smith was admonished by Shaquille O’Neal, who was also part of the pregame panel and let Smith know that the lifelong Knicks fan had not yet announced his project.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
The caller stopped a man from shoplifting and admonished him.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
At one point, Crabtree admonished them to stop talking over each other.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
When news of Israel’s secret outposts in Iraq’s desert emerged, Iraqis admonished their leaders as traitors, and the boisterous militiamen affiliated with the government as impostors for allowing their land to be colonized by an enemy.
—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
Director Quentin Tarantino admonished his star Brad Pitt during the making of the 2019 film, actor Bruce Dern recalled in an interview with PEOPLE at the Cannes Film Festival.
—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
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Davis remembered once being scolded as a teenager by her mother after being caught speaking poorly of a classmate.
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Well versed in what the lunar surface truly offers, Britt scolded a number of arty accounts of lunar territory promulgated by both NASA and commercial space ventures.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.
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In Guadalajara, South Korea’s opening day win against Czech Republic was headlined by empty seats, which FIFA blamed on several fans watching the game from the stadium concourses.
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Officials directly blamed the unrest on severe staffing shortages.
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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