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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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
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Meanwhile, with Saturn — the planet of structure, discipline, boundaries and karma — transiting the early degrees of Aries, we are collectively challenged to take responsibility for our actions, which simultaneously teaches us patience and self-reliance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025
Michael Dorgan , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Spitzer never disciplined Miller in any way, Kennedy argued.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Retreats at the temple focus on discipline, meditation and inner harmony and aim to help disconnect from real-world distractions.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Meanwhile, with Saturn — the planet of structure, discipline, boundaries and karma — transiting the early degrees of Aries, we are collectively challenged to take responsibility for our actions, which simultaneously teaches us patience and self-reliance.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
Chung’s lawsuit states that she was never arrested or disciplined in relation to events at the encampment.
—Michael Dorgan , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Spitzer never disciplined Miller in any way, Kennedy argued.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discipline
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Lara urged affected policyholders to submit formal complaints to strengthen the department’s case and assist in consumer recovery efforts.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The most extreme punishment the 24-year-old could receive is a ban spanning four years.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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While many see Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate freedom, the truth is that slavery still exists today, in prisons around the country, due to the loophole in the 13th Amendment that permits enslavement as punishment for a crime.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Some voices, such as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have urged restraint against rushing to defer to Israel’s efforts—putting leading leftists in an odd confluence with folks like Carlson and former Trump counselor Steve Bannon.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
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While members called for restraint and diplomacy, divisions remain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Road America punishes hesitation and rewards nerve, making every session breathtaking.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This week, Israel acted—not to punish Iran, but to stop the machinery of destruction that threatens the region and the world.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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But in the last several years, especially with the makeup of the General Assembly becoming more progressive, lawmakers let the penalty enhancement provisions expire, made the diversion program permanent and removed its age restriction.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The Biden administration had blocked the transfer in 2022, in line with the former president's opposition to the death penalty.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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The following testimony, my own, is just one example of the level of repression this couple is inflicting on the entire nation, as well as on citizens from other countries.—
Juan Sebastián Chamarro,
National Review,
8 June 2025
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Two of the least powerful groups threatened by the current climate of repression are public school teachers and their students, children who may never even realize what they have been kept from learning.—
Jane S. Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discipline. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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