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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you must choose a discipline to focus on in college
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as in punishments
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 punishes
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 disciplines
Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Winners were chosen from among those who were invited to attend or participated in the foundation’s Captiva Residency, in the disciplines of art, photography, performance, and writing, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Mar. 2026
Her recent work on designing a brand identity for her own Photography practice is a perfect example of her genius across disciplines.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
These venues regularly host World Cups and world championships across multiple disciplines.
—Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Biomarkers are already used to guide treatment in other medical disciplines, such as oncology.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
San Diego City College received a $1 million federal grant Monday to create an on-campus site to train students in cybersecurity, one of the fastest-growing disciplines at American colleges and universities.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Academic excellence, research, public service, and state-of-the-art healthcare are not mutually exclusive disciplines.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Price sensitivity is the one thing that reliably disciplines spending in every other sector of the economy.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The state Judicial Commission, which disciplines state judges, and Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley, Dugan's superior, haven't responded to questions Friday about when Dugan's office will officially become vacant.
—Todd Richmond, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
That finding, and CAIR’s allegation that the campus disproportionately disciplines pro-Palestinian advocates, comes as UC and other universities across the country are struggling to balance their official neutrality with their historic role in support of free speech.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Dec. 2025
Big 12 athletic directors voted 15-1 during the offseason in favor of a policy which disciplines home teams when spectators throw debris onto the gridiron.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The kid acts up, the dad disciplines him and mom just sends a sorry text.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
But Cade added that employers could open themselves up to discrimination complaints — for example, if a company disciplines workers differently based on their race, gender, age or political views.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Winners were chosen from among those who were invited to attend or participated in the foundation’s Captiva Residency, in the disciplines of art, photography, performance, and writing, respectively.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Mar. 2026
Her recent work on designing a brand identity for her own Photography practice is a perfect example of her genius across disciplines.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
These venues regularly host World Cups and world championships across multiple disciplines.
—Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
His extensive writing crossed the boundaries of academic and philosophical disciplines, providing a vision of modern society and social interaction.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Biomarkers are already used to guide treatment in other medical disciplines, such as oncology.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
San Diego City College received a $1 million federal grant Monday to create an on-campus site to train students in cybersecurity, one of the fastest-growing disciplines at American colleges and universities.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Academic excellence, research, public service, and state-of-the-art healthcare are not mutually exclusive disciplines.
—Radenka Maric, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
The arrangement severs the give-and-take relationship between provider and customer that disciplines every other sector of the economy.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Price sensitivity is the one thing that reliably disciplines spending in every other sector of the economy.
—Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The state Judicial Commission, which disciplines state judges, and Milwaukee County Chief Judge Carl Ashley, Dugan's superior, haven't responded to questions Friday about when Dugan's office will officially become vacant.
—Todd Richmond, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
That finding, and CAIR’s allegation that the campus disproportionately disciplines pro-Palestinian advocates, comes as UC and other universities across the country are struggling to balance their official neutrality with their historic role in support of free speech.
—Nanette Asimov, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Dec. 2025
Big 12 athletic directors voted 15-1 during the offseason in favor of a policy which disciplines home teams when spectators throw debris onto the gridiron.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The kid acts up, the dad disciplines him and mom just sends a sorry text.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
But Cade added that employers could open themselves up to discrimination complaints — for example, if a company disciplines workers differently based on their race, gender, age or political views.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplines
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Feik said the two cubs are healthy and will be relocated to a facility before being moved into wildland areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Made with shiny silver chrome, the sleek design features two different head attachments (one for brushing and one for polishing) and four cleaning modes designed for different areas of your teeth.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The family challenged these unfair punishments.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The fight While punishments for people who've caused fatal crashes while high have varied wildly from state to state, Resecker's sentence stands out for being unusually tough, especially given his young age, according to a USA TODAY review of similar cases.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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All say the change punishes immigrants who try to work within the system and threatens to move more of the immigrant economy underground, hurting the state’s tax rolls.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nothing changed in the 48 hours, but Weiner surrendered moral clarity in a political environment that increasingly punishes Jews who refuse to distance themselves from Israel.—
Jacki Karsh,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The departments of Commerce, Housing and Urban Development and Transportation, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, are instructed to eliminate regulations and update programs that are reducing residential development.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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With headquarters in Oklahoma City, Homeland operates as a neighborhood grocery store offering fresh foods, full-service departments, and a distinctive community focus that sets it apart from national chains.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
14 Mar. 2026
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Failure to comply could result in penalties of up to $250,000 per violation.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In a game where the Stars smashed the Oilers, Hryckowian was pestering Edmonton players all night en route to drawing four penalties.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Watchdog Fintrac fines crypto exchange Cryptomus some $126 million for failing to flag potentially criminal transactions.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without a rigid crystal structure getting in the way, the magnetic domains can reorient much more freely when the magnetic field changes.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ursa Major also aims to rapidly deploy these critical capabilities across all combat domains — land, air, sea, and space.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stanton’s disdain for immigrants led her into emergent realms of pseudoscience that would transform into eugenics; her rhetoric about women strayed from the principle of gender equality into essentialist ideas about women’s feminine specialness.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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New realms would stop appearing; the intensities of the forces would stabilize; and gravity would turn out to make perfect sense after all.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Disciplines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplines. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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