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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
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Recent Examples of admonition
The Bensons have since learned there is nothing exclusive about low-digit plates — and that legislators do not always heed admonitions about the out-of-state use of legislative plates.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The screenwriter and producer who hails from Shropshire, England, spoke to THR from his current home in London about Mountainhead‘s inspirations, its admonitions and his own particular take on the American dream.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
That included an extended exchange with Ralphs and later admonitions from the El Dorado judge to take a seat.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The largest and most important economic sector of the United States ignores the admonition, do no harm.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The screenwriter and producer who hails from Shropshire, England, spoke to THR from his current home in London about Mountainhead‘s inspirations, its admonitions and his own particular take on the American dream.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
That included an extended exchange with Ralphs and later admonitions from the El Dorado judge to take a seat.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The largest and most important economic sector of the United States ignores the admonition, do no harm.
—David Marks, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Here there’s no warning, no provocation.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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