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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as in controlled
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as in manageable
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as in chaste
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Recent Examples of disciplined
Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The appeal of our brand is that we are focused in a disciplined way, in a committed way, to making these performance products.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
In releasing the results of the investigation, Boren announced that two students had been expelled and 25 others would be disciplined.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Some of these values—such as a disciplined commitment to physical fitness—are good and, in my opinion, necessary correctives to the enervating distractions of 21st-century living.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The appeal of our brand is that we are focused in a disciplined way, in a committed way, to making these performance products.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
She was only disciplined, however, over her posts involving Kirk, according to the complaint.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
In releasing the results of the investigation, Boren announced that two students had been expelled and 25 others would be disciplined.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
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Rossi protested his innocence and claimed he was punished so strictly because of his prominent role in Italian football, to make an example.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Pickens' antics were on full display in Dallas’ 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders last week, and the NFL has punished him accordingly.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Pruning peppers in fall not only encourages these plants to focus their energy on ripening any remaining fruit before frost arrives but also keeps them at a more manageable size to cover them as needed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ensure a simple-enough menu stays manageable with a to-do list so you’re not waylaid by days-long side quests.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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To win the grand prize, 10 contestants must stay as chaste as possible in a house together for four weeks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The same restrained values of democracy have always marked the White House—a stately house, but not an imperial one.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cooper—director of pictures like Crazy Heart, Hostiles, and most recently The Pale Blue Eye—makes sure the proceedings are always restrained and respectful.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And celibacy, as Christ was celibate.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Much has been made of the rise of incel culture (involuntarily celibate) but there’s a much broader and moderate feeling of alienation amongst young boys.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Some criticized the image for promoting a regressive characterization of a subservient woman.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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Their days are fully structured so they are used to being subservient.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Davis, a staunch libertarian, is one of the company’s steadfast defenders.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Odinga, who served prison time for his steadfast support for democracy and political reform, played a critical role in replacing a colonial-era charter with the country’s current constitution, which imposes clearer limits on presidential power.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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