as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct
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Recent Examples of penalized
In the last calendar year, Luvu has been fined three times for a hip-drop tackle, but he hasn't been penalized for any of the tackles.
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Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Patrick Mahomes’ pass attempt was tipped, but he was penalized for intentional grounding.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the outlet, the medical center argued that their staff face complex decisions daily and should not be penalized for every mistake.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
The Irish had a lot of time to make up the ground against inferior opponents, while other teams finding their second losses now seem to have been penalized more harshly.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Hornets were penalized three times for 25 yards.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The state distributes funding largely based on average daily attendance, but school districts can avoid potentially being penalized for low attendance because of events that impact the health, safety or welfare of students.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
Gabriel was penalized for intentional grounding inside his own end zone, giving the Patriots a safety and 32-13 lead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Griffins were penalized 10 times for 120 yards.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Patrick Mahomes’ pass attempt was tipped, but he was penalized for intentional grounding.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the outlet, the medical center argued that their staff face complex decisions daily and should not be penalized for every mistake.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
The Irish had a lot of time to make up the ground against inferior opponents, while other teams finding their second losses now seem to have been penalized more harshly.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The Hornets were penalized three times for 25 yards.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The state distributes funding largely based on average daily attendance, but school districts can avoid potentially being penalized for low attendance because of events that impact the health, safety or welfare of students.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
Gabriel was penalized for intentional grounding inside his own end zone, giving the Patriots a safety and 32-13 lead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Griffins were penalized 10 times for 120 yards.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penalized
punished
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The footwear giant and aircraft maker have both been unfairly punished, and their turnaround stories remain strong.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while it's not guaranteed, the president's party is usually punished in the midterms.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Penalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penalized. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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