admonitions

plural of admonition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of admonitions On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him. Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test. Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 While my spirit was drawn towards the heavens, yet my aunt’s admonitions weighed me down. Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 His father, Steven Leroy Crews, and mother Jeanna Marie Gabellini, both 58, will each face one misdemeanor count for repeatedly allowing their child to ride the e-moto from age 14 to 17, despite citations and admonitions from law enforcement. Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026 None of the usual admonitions against leveraging tragedy for political purposes. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026 For all the golfers’ admonitions about dehydration, there is water everywhere on the course. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026 Don’t let someone older cramp your style with their advice or admonitions. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 The admonitions of the first generation of revolutionaries carried the weight of superiors addressing subordinates. Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonitions
Noun
  • The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • One of the questions submitted by an audience member in Dallas asked the pair to think back to 2019 and give their younger selves some advice about setting out on this journey.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • 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, 9 July 2026
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Or, follow these recommendations by using separate measuring spoons and cups.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Try using a spoon, and you'd get chased away from the stove, admonishments ringing in your ears.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • 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.
    Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Admonitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonitions. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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