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
Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Building intergenerational wealth requires a disciplined approach to investing in line with your risk tolerance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement, a Bose McKinney & Evans spokesperson said the law firm was never informed that Cook had been disciplined or asked to resign by the city.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The most successful investors are typically the ones who stay disciplined and don't check the scoreboard all the time.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
Building intergenerational wealth requires a disciplined approach to investing in line with your risk tolerance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The night unfortunately ended on a sour note when a postgame confrontation escalated into a melee; the NFL quickly disciplined Detroit safety Brian Branch, handing him a one-game suspension.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In a statement, a Bose McKinney & Evans spokesperson said the law firm was never informed that Cook had been disciplined or asked to resign by the city.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
Verb
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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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The depth that Kuminga and others give Golden State allows head coach Steve Kerr to keep Curry, Butler and Green at a manageable number of minutes that will keep them fresh throughout the season and lower their risk of injury.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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As of now, this looks like a manageable storm, albeit one with the usual hazards from gusty winds to heavy rain to rough seas and high tides in Newfoundland.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 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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Jeff is known as a selfless mentor and a steadfast colleague.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond her torrid relationship with Taissa Turner, Van felt like a voice of reason in a sea of noise — steadfast in her effort to reform after her time in The Wilderness rather than succumbing to its violent will.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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