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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
During the meeting, Mayor Jim Jarratt repeatedly admonished speakers to stay on the topic of annexation.
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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
During a round of toasts, she was admonished — in a good-natured way — by co-workers, for raising her water glass.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Even the presiding judge admonished DHS and called Jaime’s continued detention a poor use of taxpayer money.
—Michelle Brané, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Now we are admonished to prepare for the coldest weather on Earth.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
His case has garnered comment from the White House, even after a judge admonished Attorney General Pam Bondi and told the Justice Department to refrain from commenting publicly on the case.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Several survivors admonished the politicization of the Epstein files.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
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
During a round of toasts, she was admonished — in a good-natured way — by co-workers, for raising her water glass.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Even the presiding judge admonished DHS and called Jaime’s continued detention a poor use of taxpayer money.
—Michelle Brané, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Now we are admonished to prepare for the coldest weather on Earth.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025
His case has garnered comment from the White House, even after a judge admonished Attorney General Pam Bondi and told the Justice Department to refrain from commenting publicly on the case.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Several survivors admonished the politicization of the Epstein files.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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So far, none of the agents involved in the shootings has been publicly suspended or reprimanded.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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The question is, since the Maryland SBE has been reprimanded in federal court three times in six years on related issues, what happens when the state continues to refuse to comply with federal law?—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
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Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of 18 months, Wei sent the officer photos and videos of the Essex, advised him of the location of various Navy ships and told him about the Essex's defensive weapons, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Students sat in rows, making faces at each other, scolded by their teachers to behave.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders scolded the media on Sunday after the team’s close loss to the Buffalo Bills at home.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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Captain Ben Stokes, who looks secure in his position and has expressed a desire to stay on, warned last week against wholesale changes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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City officials said revenue from current rates no longer covers expenses, and warned that without the adjustment, Davis would need to rely on inter-fund loans to maintain operations.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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No less than a half-dozen GOP senators publicly criticized the Department of Justice for investigating Powell over Hill testimony last year about the Fed headquarters’ renovation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The federal government has stepped up operations in Chicago and the Twin Cities, both Democratic strongholds, during the fall and local officials have criticized them for sowing chaos and confusion.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 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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Thai authorities are now investigating the incident, which follows a series of other fatal accidents which have been blamed on safty lapses, the BBC reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Ground beef price spike is blamed on several factors, most prevalent weather and drought.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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