1
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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2
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
James Hansen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This resilience makes Zelensky’s bristling at being lectured by Vance on his nation’s sacrifice and peril easier to understand.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Drawing on 28 years of ecological, behavioral, and genetic research from wild populations in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador, this lecture explores the evolutionary drivers of pair-bonding, monogamy, and paternal care.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Verb
In an extraordinary break between the two allies, Trump lectured Zelensky on his weak position in negotiations and in the war.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This resilience makes Zelensky’s bristling at being lectured by Vance on his nation’s sacrifice and peril easier to understand.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
There are more lecture tours, and ruinous business adventures — the financial writer in Chernow is more at ease with this material.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Drawing on 28 years of ecological, behavioral, and genetic research from wild populations in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador, this lecture explores the evolutionary drivers of pair-bonding, monogamy, and paternal care.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Five months after beating New York Red Bulls for the club’s sixth MLS Cup title, the Galaxy lost the rematch 7-0 in New York — seven-nil — prompting an impromptu team scolding on the field by Vanney after the final whistle.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The moment a golden retriever and his feline friend were scolded by their owner for their behavior during her trip has left people in stitches.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Last year for Mother's Day, Parker spoke with PEOPLE about motherhood and shared that becoming a parent has been one of the greatest gifts she's received.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The volunteers then sat in the basement of Marsh Chapel, at Boston University, and listened to a Good Friday sermon piped in from the pulpit above them.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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They were required to work late hours, pray late into the evening and to wake up early to worship during church sermons that went on for hours, prosecutors wrote in the indictment.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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The justices also reprimanded federal authorities for failing to provide the detainees with more due process under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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One of the central conflicts begins when the cute five-year-old daughter, I-Jing (Nina Ye), is reprimanded by her otherwise aloof grandfather for being left-handed.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
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Witnesses said the customer complained about his order to a female employee working at the Checkers window and asked to talk to a manager several times, investigators wrote in the report.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Patti LuPone stood in a midtown recording studio one spring afternoon, talking to Carrie Bradshaw.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Come to Citi Field for the Mets, stay for the lesson on MLB’s obscure rules.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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In each episode, the trio will embark on adventures across Brazil, discovering unique biomes, cultural traditions and important lessons about environmental preservation and collaboration.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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According to Reuters, many locals have blamed the sites for creating an unsustainable rental environment, reducing housing supply and making rent unaffordable for locals.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Like with Michaels, HBO initially blamed Pilgrim for the accident, but later settled for £500,000 ($669,000), according to the stunt pro’s barrister.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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The show tells the story of how a lowly Cockney flower girl is accepted as royalty by improving her manner of speech with the help of a speech teacher.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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After a speech by chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin, guests took their seats at the dinner tables, set with Caltagirone ceramics, neo-antique statues and rich compositions of local fruit to emphasize the colorful boldness of the Polychroma high jewelry collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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