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as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service
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as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
a physician who has lectured before countless audiences on the importance of diet and exercise in avoiding heart disease
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as in sermon
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Recent Examples of lecture
Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
She’s also lectured on the History of Costume in Chicago, and served as an Assistant Costume Curator at the Wellesley Historical Society.
—thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This is a great gift for film buffs, families, party hosts and even professionals who give lectures or presentations.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Verb
No one had ever lectured on such a thing, as far as anyone could recall.
—Tania Roettger, The Dial, 5 Dec. 2024
She’s also lectured on the History of Costume in Chicago, and served as an Assistant Costume Curator at the Wellesley Historical Society.
—thehustle.co, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
This shift is a clear challenge to the dominance of traditional lectures and standardized assessments.
—Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
This is a great gift for film buffs, families, party hosts and even professionals who give lectures or presentations.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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But after one more chuckle, Julia jumps in and scolds her too.Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Copied Share Laughter as Putin appears to scold the moderator Keir Simmons Reporting from Moscow Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who is moderating the conference scolded people for asking more than one question, only to be mildly mocked by Putin.NBC News, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday afternoon, ABC News first reported that Trump spoke with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito one day before the president-elect asked the court for the immediate stay.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, the day before his attorneys filed their emergency appeal in the high court, Trump arranged to speak with Alito about one of his former clerks.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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At a Sunday service just two days after the hurricane, Burke heard a sermon about community service.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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Black pastors often gave sermons that could be heard loud and clear through the many small Black churches.Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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At one point, when Mr. Mastro raised his hand to make a point after his time had expired, Judge Gordon reprimanded him swiftly.Tracey Tully, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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BoF interviewed 14 current and former Lululemon employees, who claimed they were passed over for promotions, reprimanded and in some cases, unjustifiably fired.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Foligno understands players can talk to the NHLPA and league about stiffer penalties.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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During the second quarter, Trump and Brown talked for roughly 20 minutes about football and the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, a U.S. official told ABC News.Matt Seyler, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Both are ways to share and pass on our beliefs, values, stories, and life lessons.Jann E. Freed, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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See someone out of control, rather than just a warning, they were given a coupon for rentals or a lesson or just a hot chocolate to go think things over with.Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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As suggested in the comments, the dryer could be to blame too.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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His individual performances, with a few exceptions, were to blame along with the Jets’ circumstances and a cap on the 41-year-old’s potential.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Like Jones says in the speech, his children play a huge part in the Cowboys’ operations.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The losses came amid a broader technology selloff, despite Wall Street’s positive reaction to the speech that largely focused on Nvidia’s efforts in robotics.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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