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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service
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as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
a physician who has lectured before countless audiences on the importance of diet and exercise in avoiding heart disease
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as in sermon
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Recent Examples of lecture
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Gore, who spent eight years as former President Clinton’s vice president before losing a historically close election to former President George W. Bush, has spent years championing environmental sustainability in presentations and lectures across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Quilting group hosts lecture, workshop El Camino Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. April 8 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
Experience The City’s Cultural Side Sunset Theatre A local landmark, this historic performing arts space hosts concerts, plays, lectures, and movies.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Gore, who spent eight years as former President Clinton’s vice president before losing a historically close election to former President George W. Bush, has spent years championing environmental sustainability in presentations and lectures across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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Kerr spoke to Green about the incidents on Friday and said the veteran had put the events behind him.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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Their language is widely spoken — including by non-Afrikaners — and is recognized as an official language, and churches and other institutions reflecting Afrikaner culture hold prominence in almost every city and town.—
Gerald Imray,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Since 2016, Campbell's sermons have been broadcast to a national audience on the PTL Television Network.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
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At the end, Jelly Roll gave a quick, impassioned sermon about God’s grace before wishing Shaboozey a happy birthday.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The vote to reprimand Vaughn was 6-1, with Vaughn in opposition.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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So the controllers were left unable to see or talk to the planes around Newark Liberty International Airport for as long as 90 seconds on April 28 and May 9.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The lessons doctors are learning on KJ will hopefully be used to help many other children.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This is likely to prove most useful in lessons and lectures where users will be able to comfortably view the whiteboard whilst simultaneously toggling through different elements such as documents and notes.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In October, the gang was blamed for killing more than 70 people in Pont-Sondé, the biggest massacre in Haiti’s recent history.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The agent allegedly blamed Morgan for not saying something during the flight.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That consolidation also meant moving up Mon Mothma’s big senate speech, which was originally slated for episode 10.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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