1
as in department
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you must choose a discipline to focus on in college
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2
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
harsh discipline was imposed to keep order within the ranks
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3
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
she lacks the discipline that's essential for a job in customer relations
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as in to punish
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 discipline
Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The meticulousness of the verse expresses not only the soldier’s discipline and resolve, but also the poet’s care, her unspoken but unmistakable tenderness toward him.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Investors should focus on Crocs’ digital transformation, international expansion, and disciplined SG&A expense management as key drivers of sustained growth in 2025.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
School Principal Maureen Byrne, in a Thursday email to parents addressing the fight, said the school suspended five students in the aftermath and that more discipline may be handed out as the investigation continues.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The meticulousness of the verse expresses not only the soldier’s discipline and resolve, but also the poet’s care, her unspoken but unmistakable tenderness toward him.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
There is also an incentive to stay disciplined because of the high stakes involved and the fact that mistakes are a gift to one’s opponents.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Investors should focus on Crocs’ digital transformation, international expansion, and disciplined SG&A expense management as key drivers of sustained growth in 2025.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discipline
Noun
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But leaders of more than a dozen federal agencies and departments revolted and told employees, that the world's wealthiest man isn't their boss.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The worst flu season in 15 years has left hundreds of thousands of Americans hospitalized while straining physicians' offices and emergency departments.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rivers told reporters that the risk of the appeal being unsuccessful and the suspension then ending later in the season was too great of a risk, even if the team disagreed with the severity of the punishment.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In fact, most international relations literature on cooperation finds a key role for enforcement mechanisms, assurance, and threats of punishment.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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It was struck down by the courts, which said such rules were an unfair restraint on the ability of athletes to capitalize on their NIL rights.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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But when taken together, the quotes suggest a belief there are few practical or legal restraints on a president.—
Axios,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With that, Rambo decides to cross the border to rescue her and punish those responsible.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, this assistance can only be provided by accredited agents who are trained, tested, overseen and when appropriate, disciplined and punished by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Compher’s production has dipped a bit this season, but his profile is quite similar to Copp’s as a hard-nosed, responsible center who can play in the hard areas of the ice and provide complementary offense.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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About 5% of the units will be reserved for those making 80% of the area median income or less.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Eriksson Ek is also one of the first players over the boards on the penalty kill.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Those who comply will be fingerprinted and documented but can avoid criminal penalties.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The regime has intensified its control through evil levels of repression over the past three years.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky ordered this punishing act of political repression without due process or court proceedings.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The episode featured all the elements of the new political order.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rows of small trees and bushes are wrapped snugly in covers to protect them from the elements.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discipline. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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