1
as in reprimands
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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2
as in advises
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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Recent Examples of admonishes
As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonishes
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Woke scolds and anti-woke dolts alike objected to the image of Carpenter kneeling in front of a man who appears to be using her hair as a leash.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Energy’s July 2025 Resource Adequacy Report warns that only 22 GW of firm generation is expected by 2030—well short of the 104 GW needed for peak demand.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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National Weather Service warns of flash flooding across the United States on September 7, 2025.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Velasco now teaches on the White Mountain Apache reservation, and has won awards for his teaching methods.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Running a tutoring side hustle teaches customer acquisition and product delivery.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Another, Irina Dolinina, chides her mom for worrying about her at protests.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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And in fact, somebody that Victor blames for the death of his beloved mother.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Admonishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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