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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Recent Examples of admonishes
As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
When Souleymane rehearses his account, in an early scene, Barry admonishes him for blandly reciting (and often bungling) the false facts he’s been given.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonishes
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In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted members of the committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on setting vaccine policy.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Governance scolds are appalled by the number, as is the pope.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Woke scolds and anti-woke dolts alike objected to the image of Carpenter kneeling in front of a man who appears to be using her hair as a leash.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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As security preparations intensify for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona, a former NYPD detective and security consultant warns mourners to remain alert.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Federal Reserve policymakers delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut this week, but leading economist Mark Zandi warns the move carries a more hawkish signal than markets had anticipated.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Schneider says the company built its original network of piercers thanks to a friend who teaches nursing at Columbia University.—
Jennifer Liu
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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My faith teaches me the power of peace, empathy, and compassion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another, Irina Dolinina, chides her mom for worrying about her at protests.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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The trouble started with the SAVE Plan The Education Department largely blames these delays in debt cancellation on the Biden administration and the federal courts.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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But more often than not Harris blames somebody else for campaign difficulties.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Admonishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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