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as in department
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you must choose a discipline to focus on in college
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as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
harsh discipline was imposed to keep order within the ranks
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as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
she lacks the discipline that's essential for a job in customer relations
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as in to punish
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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Recent Examples of discipline
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
After battling the Netherlands to a 2–2 draw, the Samurai Blue showed excellent discipline and the desire to win while routing Tunisia 4–0.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Puck skills, elite shot, disciplined.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Noun
The Honorary Award is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or outstanding service to the Academy.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
After battling the Netherlands to a 2–2 draw, the Samurai Blue showed excellent discipline and the desire to win while routing Tunisia 4–0.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
Verb
Your 6th House of Work and Wellness shifts as nurturing Moon opposes disciplined Saturn in 12th House of Solitude, so duty and rest tug for balance.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Puck skills, elite shot, disciplined.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discipline
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The department has also opened Title IX investigations in North Carolina and Michigan and issued warning letters to school districts in Colorado and Kansas.
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According to the bill, the state would have to produce an annual average salary report for the 20 local departments that Cal Fire is stacked against and make sure state firefighter pay is within 15% of that average.
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The couple is set to face punishment for the horrific deaths during sentencing on July 10.
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The city shows how quickly a violent act can be transformed into collective punishment.
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Cornelius Houston will face charges of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony and unlawful restraint, according to Fort Worth jail records.
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Martin's family believes that the long paramedic response time, as well as restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police officers, caused Martin's death.
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Americans across the nation are being asked (or ordered) to conserve water, thanks to widespread drought made even worse by a punishing heat wave.
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Congress cannot diminish their pay to punish an unpopular decision.
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Police are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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Specifically targeting underserved areas, the parks will be at the San Joaquin River Parkway, Dust Bowl Camp, and Feather River Park in Yuba County.
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Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Friday after the teams played to a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes in Arlington, Texas.
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After the penalty granted by VAR, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped into the box and scored his first carrer goal in a World Cup knockout match.
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Anderson Daniel Salcedo Lozano, 22, grew up amid the chaos of the Maduro years, which were marked by long lines for bread and medicine, rising infant mortality, spiraling inflation and the violent repression of protests.
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In Venezuela, where confidence in institutions had already eroded after years of economic collapse and political repression, the earthquake may be accelerating that process.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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“Discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discipline. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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