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as in reprimanded
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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as in advised
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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Recent Examples of admonished
The judge admonished Carter's lawyer for some of his legal maneuvering.
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Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Although all religions, including Buddhism and Taoism, are admonished to avoid foreign ties, the measures are aimed mainly at Christianity and Islam.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2019
Sufficiently admonished, we’re set loose from the veranda of the Four Seasons Scottsdale and into the foothills of the Sonoran Desert.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Explore the section Most recently, the California Coastal Commission has repeatedly admonished the company for performing unauthorized work on the pipeline in an attempt to ready the equipment for transporting oil.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Jack Moore, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Although all religions, including Buddhism and Taoism, are admonished to avoid foreign ties, the measures are aimed mainly at Christianity and Islam.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2019
Sufficiently admonished, we’re set loose from the veranda of the Four Seasons Scottsdale and into the foothills of the Sonoran Desert.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Explore the section Most recently, the California Coastal Commission has repeatedly admonished the company for performing unauthorized work on the pipeline in an attempt to ready the equipment for transporting oil.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonished
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In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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