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adjective

Definition of disciplinednext
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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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disciplined

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verb

past tense of discipline
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
Adjective
Aviation, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing all depend on disciplined systems behind the scenes. — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 In an industry where volatility, margin pressure, and customer churn can create exposure, sustained low bad debt may reflect disciplined customer selection, stable relationships, and sound financial management. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
Johnson continues pushing Williams to become more precise with his ball location; to grow in his recognition of coverages; to be disciplined and decisive within structure when a play design provides quick answers and easy completions. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Shurin said the union provided testimony that showed Fire Department employees who were involved in serious motor vehicle accidents had not been disciplined. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
  1. controlled
  2. manageable
  3. chaste
  4. punished
  5. restrained
  6. governable
  7. celibate
  8. inhibited
Adjective
  • Which in layman’s terms means the Canvas L can produce more precise, controlled and transparent sound.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 4 May 2026
Definition of controlled
Adjective
  • This works well as long as your video can reach them (and is allowed to reach them) and the bill stays manageable.
    — Krish Kumar, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Fans cited experienced lines, productive portal work, a manageable schedule and growing belief in Tony Elliott’s program.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of manageable
Adjective
  • Then there was the rather chaste kiss on Evans’s show late last year.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Deadhead your chaste tree in late winter to promote flowering in the spring and summer months.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Definition of chaste
Verb
  • But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • No detainees were being punished, officials said, and the small boxes didn’t exist.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of punished
Adjective
  • The storefront itself remains restrained, with each window presenting a single frame on a sculptural glass pedestal.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The push comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces criticism at home for a restrained response, trying to balance Japan’s alliance with Washington and its commitment to international justice.
    — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of restrained
Adjective
  • The organizations that treat these tools as durable, governable infrastructure, rather than novelties, will be the ones that turn AI potential into measurable progress.
    — Ricardo Tavares, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The idea, as the filing shows, is that the new company can use Starlink’s revenue plus SpaceX’s launch business to subsidize the AI buildout, and use xAI’s technology to make Mars actually governable at scale.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Definition of governable
Adjective
  • The members of the Heaven’s Gate cult were required to be celibate, and one of the goals of the cult was to eliminate gender.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 June 2026
  • Bruin says he’s been celibate for two and a half years.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Definition of celibate
Adjective
  • Both players were so inhibited for the final game of the set that the level of play resembled something from a local park.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • This really is a time to be less inhibited about going out.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
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