1
as in to reprimand
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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2
as in to advise
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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Recent Examples of admonish
Following the jury exiting the court for a 15-minute break, Judge Arun Subramanian had to admonish Agnifilo for suggesting that the jury would speculate as to why federal prosecutors made certain charging decisions against Combs during his closing salvo.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Rather than admonish critics, Moore is urging them to join GHF’s efforts to get food to people on the ground in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
One trial observer was admonished by a marshal for falling asleep in court.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Though calling for its removal or admonishing it may bring some people satisfaction, the real issue here runs deeper.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 May 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
Rather than admonish critics, Moore is urging them to join GHF’s efforts to get food to people on the ground in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
One trial observer was admonished by a marshal for falling asleep in court.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Though calling for its removal or admonishing it may bring some people satisfaction, the real issue here runs deeper.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonish
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Dan Baltic, a co-founder in New Ritual Press and one of tonight’s readers, remembers being reprimanded in 2019 in a writing workshop by a woman who was appalled by the alt-right protagonist of his debut novel, Nutcrankr.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Though city reprimanded the protesters, the group dissolved shortly after.—
Calista Oetama
July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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Officials want Indianapolis parents to take responsibility for their children Speaking at a news conference over the weekend, Bailey scolded parents for allowing their children out at night unsupervised.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Trump has publicly scolded Massie for his opposition.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Political dynamics: DeSantis criticized the Florida House for delaying condo relief legislation, while House Speaker Daniel Perez defended the decision to address the issue during the regular session, highlighting the collaborative effort between the House and Senate.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The fair housing group criticized Osili for neglecting to mention that his wife — Una Osili, a professor and the associate dean of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy — is a member of the bank's advisory board of directors.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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These days, Brewington is loving her work with Literacy KC, teaching adult learners to read.—
Mará Rose Williams
July 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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Unschooled children who need to pick up difficult-to-learn skills need to be taught stamina and commitment by their parents, rather than focusing on their happiness or satisfaction in the short term.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Chemical residue can be a primary cause of stiff towels and products like fabric softener can often be to blame.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Was the project doomed by the economic realities of globalization, the competitive landscape in the smartphone business, or were Google’s shifting corporate priorities ultimately to blame?—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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While many commenters agree that the name is not their favorite, some are also chiding the man for not being honest sooner.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Newsom had declined to include new funding in his spending plans and chided local leaders for ever-present homeless encampments on city streets.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Admonish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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