as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior
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Recent Examples of disciplinary
Members of the community rallied to Saintremy’s defense after hearing about the disciplinary measures against her, resulting in two petitions circulating in support of her work at the center.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
According to police, any student who left campus may face disciplinary action from school administration.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the board and Lehman settled the disciplinary matter with a formal agreement.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 5 Feb. 2026
Students across the Atlanta metro participated in a nationwide walkout last week, in some cases in direct violation of school policy and under the threat of disciplinary action.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
According to police, any student who left campus may face disciplinary action from school administration.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the board and Lehman settled the disciplinary matter with a formal agreement.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 5 Feb. 2026
Students across the Atlanta metro participated in a nationwide walkout last week, in some cases in direct violation of school policy and under the threat of disciplinary action.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinary
Adjective
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Although labeled a lateral move, this punitive transfer functioned as a demotion in responsibility, stature, and opportunity.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The memo, written by district general counsel Sonja McKenzie, said Brenda Smith’s administrative leave is not considered by district officials to be a punitive action.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The correctional center's medical staff immediately treated him before he was taken to a local medical facility.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The senior psychiatrist also helps run specialized treatment programs, takes part in hiring new psychiatrists, advises correctional staff on mental health issues and handles other tasks when needed.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Disciplinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplinary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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