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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you must choose a discipline to focus on in college
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as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
harsh discipline was imposed to keep order within the ranks
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as in punishes
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 disciplines
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
After all, among all the disciplines in the world, science is the one most devoted to creating our best approximation of truthful reality.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The celebration continues with two days of art in all its forms, inviting visitors to explore the Valparaiso Creative District and experience work from more than 50 artists across a wide range of fine-art disciplines.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Congressional lawmakers should be held to the same ethics standards and disciplines as all other federal employees.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For the global engineering industry, this is the most disruptive supply-side event since the 1970s oil crises – and in several disciplines, the most disruptive in living memory.
—Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This impact is being felt across disciplines, including education.
—Gyimah Whitaker, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
At its new Institute for Engineering Health, the organizing principle centers around disease states rather than traditional disciplines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That includes taking a hard look at how the district disciplines students who participate.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The arrangement severs the give-and-take relationship between provider and customer that disciplines every other sector of the economy.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Price sensitivity is the one thing that reliably disciplines spending in every other sector of the economy.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The state Judicial Commission, which disciplines state judges, and Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley, Dugan's superior, haven't responded to questions Friday about when Dugan's office will officially become vacant.
—Todd Richmond, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
That finding, and CAIR’s allegation that the campus disproportionately disciplines pro-Palestinian advocates, comes as UC and other universities across the country are struggling to balance their official neutrality with their historic role in support of free speech.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Dec. 2025
Big 12 athletic directors voted 15-1 during the offseason in favor of a policy which disciplines home teams when spectators throw debris onto the gridiron.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
The daylong event will also include hands-on studio demonstrations in ceramics, wood, glass, metals and other disciplines in the Windgate Art School.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
After all, among all the disciplines in the world, science is the one most devoted to creating our best approximation of truthful reality.
—Big Think, 6 May 2026
The celebration continues with two days of art in all its forms, inviting visitors to explore the Valparaiso Creative District and experience work from more than 50 artists across a wide range of fine-art disciplines.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Congressional lawmakers should be held to the same ethics standards and disciplines as all other federal employees.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For the global engineering industry, this is the most disruptive supply-side event since the 1970s oil crises – and in several disciplines, the most disruptive in living memory.
—Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
This impact is being felt across disciplines, including education.
—Gyimah Whitaker, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
At its new Institute for Engineering Health, the organizing principle centers around disease states rather than traditional disciplines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Edith interrupts their reading time, disciplines Grace in secret, and subtly discourages affection toward her father.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
That includes taking a hard look at how the district disciplines students who participate.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The arrangement severs the give-and-take relationship between provider and customer that disciplines every other sector of the economy.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Price sensitivity is the one thing that reliably disciplines spending in every other sector of the economy.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The state Judicial Commission, which disciplines state judges, and Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley, Dugan's superior, haven't responded to questions Friday about when Dugan's office will officially become vacant.
—Todd Richmond, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
That finding, and CAIR’s allegation that the campus disproportionately disciplines pro-Palestinian advocates, comes as UC and other universities across the country are struggling to balance their official neutrality with their historic role in support of free speech.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Dec. 2025
Big 12 athletic directors voted 15-1 during the offseason in favor of a policy which disciplines home teams when spectators throw debris onto the gridiron.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplines
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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On Friday, the league levied some serious punishments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The parents also are concerned about whether discipline was issued fairly, claiming students from wealthy families or who are related to school employees received lenient punishments.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Because what most directly punishes American physicians for seeking mental health care sits on a state medical licensure application.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Imposing an across the board cut punishes agencies that have maintained budgetary discipline while rewarding those that have not, creating an incentive for bloated budgets so future cuts don’t hurt.—
Rose Evans
May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Some police departments have begun scouring social media for teen takeover plans and are treating these events more like civil unrest.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Health departments from Arizona, Georgia and Texas said the former passengers have not shown symptoms.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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People who were charged penalties during the three-year pandemic emergency have until July 10 to ask the IRS for their money back.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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The National Disaster Management Agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal penalties.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Whether the league responds to Booker’s complaints — or fines him for them — the conversation around officiating in this series is far from over.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The state of California also fines taxpayers who didn’t withhold enough from their paychecks, with rates varying by offense.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In other competitive domains — such as with China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and in cybersecurity negotiations between Beijing and the Obama administration — agreements were ultimately reached that Washington believes in hindsight disadvantaged American companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Similar gaps appear across other medical tasks and domains.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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In the first Mortal Kombat film, Outworld sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han) seeks to eliminate Earth's champions ahead of the ultimate tournament between realms.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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There was some interesting stuff in my mom’s boyfriend’s closet, but no gateways to other realms.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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“Disciplines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplines. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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