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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
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.
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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
In episode 2, Amanda is admonished by a policewoman for doing the splits in the station.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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
In episode 2, Amanda is admonished by a policewoman for doing the splits in the station.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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There is a form of right-of-center liberalism that is content with status hierarchies, that is very unhappy with anything that makes people feel reprimanded.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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How to best observe the October supermoon In order to achieve the most optimal view, lunar enthusiasts are advised to find an open, flat area with an unobstructed passage to the sky.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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ChatGPTío The cast starred in an advert mocking ChatGPT, showing users being advised on everything from fashion to company logos.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Chun also scolded attorneys for Amazon in July for withholding thousands of documents from the FTC and abusing a legal privilege to shield them from scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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The heartwarming video, shared on Saturday by @inboxunknown15, shows the pup sitting head down, facing the wall, looking sad and ashamed after being scolded by his owner’s girlfriend.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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In October, McMichael got a letter from the plan that warned of monthly premiums jumps next year.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Oct. 2025
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And although Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that more project cancellations are forthcoming, for now some of the carbon removal projects most closely linked to Big Oil, including projects being run by Chevron and Occidental Petroleum, haven’t faced the ax.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some council members have criticized the proposal, citing a lack of communication and calling the move premature.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 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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Some of their struggles can be blamed on a tough slate of defenses.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shackleton blamed the sinking of the Endurance on the destruction of its rudder; for more than a century, historians accepted this explanation.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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