1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
wintertime admonishments about remembering to wear a coat and hat
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2
as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
that near miss with the guardrail was all the admonishment I needed to slow down
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Noun
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025 -
Reader Tracie Martin of Munster, mother of two, wrote to me recently asking for advice for her oldest child’s interest in voice-over work.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Noun
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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The warning was issued at 8:22 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:38 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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“Admonishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishment. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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