as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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as in controlled
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as in manageable
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as in chaste
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Recent Examples of disciplined
Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Conscientiousness is generally associated with tendencies to be careful, disciplined, persistent and dependable.
—Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
McCarthy, the organization found, had not broken the rules, and would not be disciplined in any way.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But success will require disciplined prioritization and a commitment to creating conditions that attract both domestic and international private capital.
—Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Conscientiousness is generally associated with tendencies to be careful, disciplined, persistent and dependable.
—Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In media availability on Monday, Gators coach Billy Napier addressed his player’s behavior, but did not share whether Betts would be disciplined.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
McCarthy, the organization found, had not broken the rules, and would not be disciplined in any way.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
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One employee claimed McCarthy punished employees who complained about his management by reducing their roles in journalistic projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That mismatch, where management is rewarded while shareholders are punished, is a classic sign of weak governance.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The article deadline that felt manageable yesterday now loomed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to exercise in ways that feel challenging but manageable, not to push through red flags.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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To win the grand prize, 10 contestants must stay as chaste as possible in a house together for four weeks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Classical minimalism, meant to evoke modest virtue and restrained power, is a good style for a democratic state.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sizable rooms offer a restrained elegance, with white marble bathrooms, mid-century modern furniture, and black-and-white photos of striking architecture on the walls.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And celibacy, as Christ was celibate.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Much has been made of the rise of incel culture (involuntarily celibate) but there’s a much broader and moderate feeling of alienation amongst young boys.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In addition, the portrayal of the cultural setup between the dominant Alba and subservient Colorata is handled in a refreshingly non-preachy manner.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Japanese gardens aren’t subservient to symmetry in the way that many European gardens are.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Our administration must remain steadfast in ensuring that those who put in the work receive the benefits of their efforts.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The engineering professor is steadfast that nearly all jobs will be taken over by AI—even most of the ones that have a special human touch, like teachers and car drivers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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