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as in controlled
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as in manageable
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as in chaste
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as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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Recent Examples of disciplined
Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
People might describe them as resourceful, goal-oriented, disciplined, ambitious, and competitive.
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rebecca's perspective is disciplined and clear.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The policy also clarifies that officers will not be disciplined for terminating a chase.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
Adjective
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Not in an overly aggressive way, just pretty controlled, moving the ball around.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even a balance that feels manageable at first can snowball quickly over time.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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At the time, limited theme park experience was not considered a significant liability; it was seen as an important but manageable operational challenge that could be managed through smart delegation.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft, on the other hand, was punished for its spending plans and slowdown in cloud growth.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Should Belichick have been punished?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms are furnished comfortably in the expected Southwestern decor, but avoid overdoing it thanks to restrained, contemporary hands.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Another, governable president would be looking to move that range down for his party by either changing the circumstances or the perception of them to the electorate.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And, if not, are his only options to be forever celibate or to be raped?—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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In 1807, the Harmonists took a vow to remain celibate, which required them to build more community houses as the number of unwed society members grew.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The concern is that the president’s attacks on the Fed could result in a central bank that’s more subservient to the White House.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lynch is in a subservient power-sharing arrangement with coach Kyle Shanahan.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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