as in penalized
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose if caught, the thief will be severely punished
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Recent Examples of punished
Yes, the bad guys are invariably punished, but there’s always a cost, and typically one that goes beyond the death of poor Jerry.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Adelman knows the Nuggets have to be vigilant about not getting caught in rotation or punished for helping off of a shooter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Two legal officials, who insisted on anonymity for fear of being punished by the authorities, said Thursday’s measure would further reduce Suu Kyi’s sentence by one-sixth, but did not specify the exact remaining term.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, Meta shares were punished in extended trading after the Facebook parent raised its expectations for capital expenditures in 2026.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But those not meeting expectations have gotten punished.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Delta Upsilon is not the only KU fraternity that has been punished for hazing and other behavior since 2018, the online database shows.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Shares of Adobe, the owner of Photoshop and other tools, have been punished lately, plunging 40% below their May 2025 high and into a bear market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Adelman knows the Nuggets have to be vigilant about not getting caught in rotation or punished for helping off of a shooter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Two legal officials, who insisted on anonymity for fear of being punished by the authorities, said Thursday’s measure would further reduce Suu Kyi’s sentence by one-sixth, but did not specify the exact remaining term.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, Meta shares were punished in extended trading after the Facebook parent raised its expectations for capital expenditures in 2026.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
But those not meeting expectations have gotten punished.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Delta Upsilon is not the only KU fraternity that has been punished for hazing and other behavior since 2018, the online database shows.
—Matthew Kelly
april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Shares of Adobe, the owner of Photoshop and other tools, have been punished lately, plunging 40% below their May 2025 high and into a bear market.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punished
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Because Hathaway was penalized for tripping Elmer Soderblom and and roughing Malkin, in addition to Konecny's roughing minor, Pittsburgh received a power-play.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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After Dobes was penalized for tripping Yanni Gourde, Point took Jake Guentzel’s centering pass and ripped a shot past Dobes’ blocker from the high slot.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They should be fined and ticketed for doing so.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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During this time, drivers who violate the law will receive warnings but will not be fined.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Hitchcock later recanted his confession and said his brother killed Cindy, but he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Horner’s mother was one of the first defense witnesses to testify last week as Horner’s lawyers try to convince the jury that he should be sentenced to life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mueller, whom Northside ISD placed on leave, remained in the Bexar County jail on $95,000 bail and faced up to life in prison if convicted.—
JJ Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
3 May 2026
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Becerra warned journalists they could be prosecuted for possessing confidential information after reporters with UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program obtained a list of cops and applicants who had been convicted of crimes.—
Lia Russell
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Florida black bear, one of 16 subspecies of the American black bear, is often lauded as a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission success story, though the agency was sharply criticized for staging a hunt of the state’s largest land mammal last year.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The filing claims that Pope does not know whether either deputy chief has been disciplined regarding their conduct to date.—
Ben Wheeler
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leo is disciplined, mild-mannered, calm, and deliberative.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During a July 31, 2023, jury trial, prosecutors argued Pino was rightly concerned that Hollis was a threat to him and his family, and chastised Hollis for not being grateful to Pino for putting his life on the line to save hers.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this year, the World Health Organization issued a statement that chastised the involved parties.—
Uzma Rentia,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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This story has been corrected to show the scandal that embroiled Rocha was in 2024, not 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Punished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punished. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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