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
The order threatened to subject city employees to disciplinary proceedings if they are found violating that restriction.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Providers who don’t follow the law could face disciplinary action by their licensing board or the Department of Health.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing Khounganian said the doctor had a spotless professional record and had never faced any disciplinary action.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
According to the disciplinary order, in December of 2024, Hatfield texted a staff member after hours and made the remarks.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Providers who don’t follow the law could face disciplinary action by their licensing board or the Department of Health.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing Khounganian said the doctor had a spotless professional record and had never faced any disciplinary action.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
According to the disciplinary order, in December of 2024, Hatfield texted a staff member after hours and made the remarks.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
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Around Austin, bars have stepped up, building nonalcoholic menus that feel intentional, not punitive — and certainly not like a kid’s menu for adults.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons could restructure Cousins’ deal, but that would only add more possible punitive effects in the future.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to the release, these activities threaten the safety of correctional staff, inmates, and the public.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While a correctional officer was proctoring an exam that counted toward Hanson’s master’s degree, Hanson was thinking about USC.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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