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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
One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.
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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
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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Skywatchers are advised to keep an eye on NOAA’s 30-minute forecast and apps like Aurora Now.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those in affected areas were advised to limit prolonged or intense outdoor activities when air quality is poor in their area and stay indoors with windows and doors closed.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 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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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 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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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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If adjustments for filming with multiple cameras could be taught, recommended or even mandated, the goodwill to promote folks with less experience might linger a little longer.Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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The woman, who works in the tech industry near Boston, Massachusetts, told her digital audience that basic computer skills like using shortcuts for undoing and saving tasks—skills that were part of her school curriculum—are no longer formally taught to students.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Admonished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonished. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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