as in talking-to
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as in reprimanding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
he scolded the kids for not cleaning up the mess they had made in the kitchen
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Recent Examples of scolding
Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
In her reaction to his scolding, Bronwyn seems very small.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
Wednesday’s speech was the latest step in Harris’ tone shift, with less of Biden’s corporate scolding, and more of his industrial policy goals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
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His closing argument repeatedly delved into topics not admitted into evidence, drawing objections from prosecutors and, sometimes, scoldings from Boardman.
—Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
In her reaction to his scolding, Bronwyn seems very small.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
Wednesday’s speech was the latest step in Harris’ tone shift, with less of Biden’s corporate scolding, and more of his industrial policy goals.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scolding
Noun
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Never underestimate the combined powers of a Liv Benson talking-to and a New York slice.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Roberts pulled the reliever in, gave him what seemed like a fatherly talking-to, and – after Ramirez got out of the inning with the very next pitch – noted that sometimes the best course is not to yell and scream at a player.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
30 May 2024
Noun
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Keeping a good home, working hard, being grateful, and loving those around her were lessons carried from growing up with Abuela.—
Zayda Rivera,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Final Thoughts The cannabis industry’s experience provides a valuable lesson: good intentions are not enough.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Participants can learn about police operations, practices and objectives through lectures, interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations, a news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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New ways need to be developed for easily producing more compelling video lectures so more people can take part in flexible or hybrid learning.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Fearing punishment for innie escape, Mark is instead received in the office as a hero.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The proposition won 68% of the vote, and walked back some of the features of Prop. 47, which voters passed a decade earlier to reduce punishments for non-violent crimes.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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However, not everyone might have lash glue on hand.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Her lashes were delicate, her brows were softly arched, her cheeks were a tad rosy, and her lips were topped off with peachy gloss.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nine goals, a 30-minute hat-trick, an unlikely comeback, a last-gasp winner, comedic errors and a dressing-down on the pitch at full-time, all played out in teeming rain in Lisbon, made this a night to remember.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Aug. 2024
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Gates learned his admonition to Zuckerberg the hard way via the Clinton Department of Justice (DOJ).—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
21 Nov. 2024
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Such admonitions can seem jarring, even petty, in the light of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement this month that 43,000 of his country’s troops have been killed since the invasion began.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Scolding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scolding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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