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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
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Recent Examples of admonition
His father, Steven Leroy Crews, and mother Jeanna Marie Gabellini, both 58, will each face one misdemeanor count for repeatedly allowing their child to ride the e-moto from age 14 to 17, despite citations and admonitions from law enforcement.
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Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Last July, the commission issued a public reprimand, the harshest sanction available, and a public admonition against Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
For any Roadrunners player, the mishap would draw some admonition.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Last July, the commission issued a public reprimand, the harshest sanction available, and a public admonition against Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
For any Roadrunners player, the mishap would draw some admonition.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026
His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Lavrov highlighted the warning to Rubio during Monday's call, the Russian foreign ministry said.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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