as in punished
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt
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as in controlled
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as in manageable
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as in chaste
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Recent Examples of disciplined
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The Patriots are only five practices deep under Vrabel, McDaniels and new defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, and while things have not always been perfect, this appears to be a more disciplined and well-organized operation than the past three summers.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
He has never been disciplined under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Defensively, sophomore cornerback Cam Jones stood out with 11 tackles, and senior safety Curtis Harris‑Lopez added an interception amidst a disciplined performance that nearly sealed the win.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The Patriots are only five practices deep under Vrabel, McDaniels and new defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, and while things have not always been perfect, this appears to be a more disciplined and well-organized operation than the past three summers.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
Adjective
The socio-economic mechanics of traditional insurance create a distorted landscape, one where disciplined, loss-conscious businesses subsidize the behavior of less responsible market players.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
He has never been disciplined under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
Verb
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Raphinha is not the first player Flick has punished over timekeeping during his time at Barcelona.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump has already punished nations like India with tariffs for buying Russian oil.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The lower figure would help stabilize debt from national borrowing at more manageable levels.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The three-mile, north–south Springwater on the Willamette segment, completed in 2005, is a far more manageable alternative.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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To win the grand prize, 10 contestants must stay as chaste as possible in a house together for four weeks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Climate scientists have long been vexed by the disconnect between the dire warnings blared by their models and the restrained policies enacted by world leaders.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing restrained about the family room, with brick walls that feature a bright splash of chartreuse (Benjamin Moore’s Wasabi, AF-430).—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And celibacy, as Christ was celibate.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Much has been made of the rise of incel culture (involuntarily celibate) but there’s a much broader and moderate feeling of alienation amongst young boys.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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In addition, the portrayal of the cultural setup between the dominant Alba and subservient Colorata is handled in a refreshingly non-preachy manner.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Japanese gardens aren’t subservient to symmetry in the way that many European gardens are.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As each one of our kids left for college and then moved out on their own, Chewie remained right there like our steadfast companion.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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To Mike Hopkins, your steadfast leadership has been instrumental in shaping Prime Video’s new vision and success.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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