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 warnings
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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Recent Examples of admonishments
In sharing the perspective of his office, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian fixated on disputing the brothers’ motive, despite several admonishments from the parole board against re-litigating the crime.
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Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonishments
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Tower 28 had an aha moment when the brand decided to take that advice and create GetSet Matte Powder Blush, which combines the two into one long-wear formula.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first-year player peppered him with questions, while also asking for advice after his first game at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Grupo Firme, Fuerza Regida, and Peso Pluma have received similar warnings from different cartels, prompting them to cancel shows to protect themselves and their fans.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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France’s cyber defense agency CERT-FR has confirmed the latest such warnings have just been issued.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Schoonen noted that many of the report’s recommendations will be used to develop a set of best-practices and model legislation that could be drafted into state laws and management recommendations for state wildlife agencies.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Admonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishments. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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