as in scolding
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as in speaking (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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Recent Examples of talking-to
Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
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Roberts pulled the reliever in, gave him what seemed like a fatherly talking-to, and – after Ramirez got out of the inning with the very next pitch – noted that sometimes the best course is not to yell and scream at a player.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking-to
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Still, in many voters’ minds, the association between Democrats and supercilious scolding seems hard to shake.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Details of what a furious Hansi Flick said to his FC Barcelona players in a post-match scolding have been revealed by AS' Barca correspondent Javi Miguel, who cited anonymous sources.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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This shift is a clear challenge to the dominance of traditional lectures and standardized assessments.Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Modi had just become the chief minister, meaning governor, of Gujarat, and he was accused of telling the police to stand back and let the rioters teach the Muslims a lesson.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Give yourself the grace to feel them without judgment while also learning whatever lessons the experience holds for you.Jess Cording, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This includes addressing questions about fair use, compensation for content creators, and the establishment of clear guidelines for data usage in AI training.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The organization has seen 16 of its alumni go on to study at MIT, while others have launched startups addressing local challenges.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Reporters allowed back into courtroom as Costello testimony continues Robert Costello has resumed his testimony after what appears to have been a private dressing-down by Judge Juan Merchan.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2016
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And perhaps watching a few games from the media level would do O’Connor good — not as punishment, but a break.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The magistrate also found Matthew Edmonson would make the boys clean themselves with cold water, even though hot water was readily available, as punishment for bathroom accidents.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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For her hair, the athlete sported her new bob haircut, lashes and smokey eyeshadow for her eyes and a peachy-nude lip gloss.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the controversy would come, and, as might a worker on a production line, the judge could simply press Ctrl + Fn + 1 to issue forth yet another admonition that, however passionate ...Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 7 Oct. 2024
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Everyone knows that this admonition should be addressed to former President Donald Trump.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Talking-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking-to. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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