as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
disciplining actions taken in response to the rowdiness
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as in punishing
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 disciplining
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But records regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees, the city says, are closed under the Sunshine Law.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
And in an exclusive interview, TJ Watkins, a member of California’s medical licensing board, called for greater transparency in the secretive process for disciplining physicians, saying the board should alert the public about doctors under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the indictment, Gonzalez, Carillo, Beltran and De Los Angeles participated in disciplining members or others deemed to have interfered with the criminal activities.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Charis Smith, Deerfield Beach The response by Florida Atlantic University to attempt to silence faculty by disciplining some for their posts on personal social media accounts should come as no surprise.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Paxton’s support for Bowden puts him at odds with the Texas Medical Board, a state agency tasked with protecting the public by licensing and disciplining physicians and other health care professionals.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
No topic appeared off limits for the couple, as Kevin and Ruby posted videos on everything from homeschooling to potty training to their fertility struggles — as well as their approach to disciplining their six children, according to the podcast The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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The complaint alleges that district personnel’s concern over asbestos exposure was feigned to justify disciplining Rupert.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
But records regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees, the city says, are closed under the Sunshine Law.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
And in an exclusive interview, TJ Watkins, a member of California’s medical licensing board, called for greater transparency in the secretive process for disciplining physicians, saying the board should alert the public about doctors under investigation for alleged misconduct.
—Fred Schulte, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Along with disciplining doctors, the Board of Medicine can set guidelines and rules for best medical practices.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
According to the indictment, Gonzalez, Carillo, Beltran and De Los Angeles participated in disciplining members or others deemed to have interfered with the criminal activities.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Charis Smith, Deerfield Beach The response by Florida Atlantic University to attempt to silence faculty by disciplining some for their posts on personal social media accounts should come as no surprise.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Paxton’s support for Bowden puts him at odds with the Texas Medical Board, a state agency tasked with protecting the public by licensing and disciplining physicians and other health care professionals.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
No topic appeared off limits for the couple, as Kevin and Ruby posted videos on everything from homeschooling to potty training to their fertility struggles — as well as their approach to disciplining their six children, according to the podcast The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplining
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The United States last year also blocked imports from a major South Korean salt farm accused of using slave labor, becoming the first trade partner to take punitive action against a decadeslong problem on salt farms in islands off the country’s southwest coast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, human-rights organizations reported repression inside the El Rodeo I prison, where foreign political detainees launched a protest that authorities allegedly responded to with tear gas and punitive measures.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness is punishing in itself without the fear of being fined or arrested simply for surviving outdoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway hurls herself into that punishing sequence with violent physical force and emotional rawness.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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And a study by the New York City Department of Investigation showed test error rates from 79% to 91% in some correctional settings.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The opportunities extend beyond associate degrees, with some universities offering full bachelor's programs tailored to specific correctional populations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Disciplining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplining. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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