1
as in reprimands
to criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault
admonished her for littering
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2
as in advises
to give advice to
my physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods
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To prepare for the cold temperatures, NWS advises residents to exercise caution while traveling, dress appropriately, keep pets indoors as much as possible, and do not use generators or grills inside.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Because of the storm, the weather service advises that Sunday travel will be difficult, if not impossible.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warns that courts' independence is under threat from violence.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
2 Jan. 2025
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What the first responder law says The law, Senate Bill 184, says that individuals must stand at least 25 feet from a first responder who verbally warns them to back off while the responder is working.—
Howard Cohen,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Key Facts The report, concluding a 20-month investigation, details alleged ethical misconduct and criticizes Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Ginni Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito and former Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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No one ever teaches you how to say goodbye as a human or animal uhh my heartstrings.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fall teaches us the importance of letting go.—
Jennifer Kamara,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Admonishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishes. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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