as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Recent Examples of disciplinary
At a recent hearing on his disciplinary charges, the state presented evidence that Becker admitted to hallucinating while at work and to needing fluids prior to work shifts.
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Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Mar. 2026
Strangely, Kavanagh had no interest in taking any disciplinary action.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
As John's disciplinary hearing draws ever closer, the protagonist increasingly chafes at his attempts to smooth over the situation.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Zachariah Kent resigned during an ongoing disciplinary process and received a dishonorable discharge, a State Police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald Thursday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Mar. 2026
Strangely, Kavanagh had no interest in taking any disciplinary action.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
As John's disciplinary hearing draws ever closer, the protagonist increasingly chafes at his attempts to smooth over the situation.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Zachariah Kent resigned during an ongoing disciplinary process and received a dishonorable discharge, a State Police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald Thursday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
Adjective
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Doing that is not aggressive or punitive.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drug policy reform that is grounded in scientific evidence would favor stigma-free counseling and treatment over punitive measures.—
Lauren Micalizzi,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota correctional officials say many people accused of crimes were released directly to ICE by state or county prisons and jails.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Investigators appeared to have learned of the relationship after correctional officer Donald Robinson’s phone was found in August 2025 in the inmate’s cell.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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