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
However, Vance told the Washington Examiner in an interview published Thursday that when appropriate, the administration might take disciplinary action against ICE agents.
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Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Austin Police Association, which represents officers in disciplinary proceedings, did not respond to requests for comment.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
According to the Florida Bar’s website, Gaetz is listed as practicing in Niceville, FL, and has no disciplinary history over the last 10 years.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The sheriff's office has not released details about what disciplinary action the deputy may face, but emphasized that the findings were the result of an internal review focused on policy compliance and accountability following the escape.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
The Austin Police Association, which represents officers in disciplinary proceedings, did not respond to requests for comment.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
According to the Florida Bar’s website, Gaetz is listed as practicing in Niceville, FL, and has no disciplinary history over the last 10 years.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The sheriff's office has not released details about what disciplinary action the deputy may face, but emphasized that the findings were the result of an internal review focused on policy compliance and accountability following the escape.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
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So over the past year and a bit, China had put very punitive tariffs on Canadian agricultural products and fish and seafood, shutting Canadians out from one of their primary markets, if not for some of them, their primary market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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But the pressure isn’t punitive.—
Shaw Walters,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The men were also charged, and convicted, of several felonies in Ada County related to the hospital escape and shooting of several correctional officers.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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Williams got his degree and would later become a correctional officer and eventually supervisor of security operations at Mount Sinai Medical Center.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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