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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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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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Recent Examples of disciplined
Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
In their early conversations with Marsh, veterans such as Rachel Banham emphasized their desire to build a rigorous structure for a disciplined culture.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Nov. 2024
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The insurgents have appeared disciplined, working to maintain order, with no sign of reprisals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wiles co-led the former president’s campaign and was widely credited with having run an operation that was far more disciplined than his two previous efforts.
—Alan Suderman, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
In their early conversations with Marsh, veterans such as Rachel Banham emphasized their desire to build a rigorous structure for a disciplined culture.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
Funeral directors can be disciplined for mishandling bodies, but in most states there are no rules requiring body brokers to treat human remains with dignity.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
The insurgents have appeared disciplined, working to maintain order, with no sign of reprisals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
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But there’s a catch: These demos are very controlled.Julius Hietala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees were far more controlled, ranking twenty fifth in the MLB with 39.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Medicare users will be able to spread their out-of-pocket costs throughout the year, making expenses more manageable with predictable monthly payments.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Gilford didn't reveal what had caused the swelling or his treatment, but thanked those who had helped reduce the inflammation to a manageable level.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film is a lot less magical: Mother hosts a rather chaste art show at a local gallery featuring paintings and sculptures of women and dogs.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gender policing is now a blood sport online, where women who seem to defy traditional expectations of staying hot, quiet, chaste, and weak are humiliated and attacked en masse.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Passion is not to be punished but there is a line for Pereira’s players.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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An oversight board recommended that he should be punished for interfering with a 2021 arrest.Mark Crudele, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
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In a September interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Grammy winner — who's reportedly nearing billionaire status — opened up about why he's chosen to stay single and celibate as his career continues at a high speed.Jack Irvin, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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In addition to Omarion and Lenny, singer Mya has also shared that she’s been celibate for seven years, and it’s given her mental clarity.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024
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This sci-fi film takes viewers to a near future where our main character Nick (Michele Morrone), a construction foreman struggling to manage his family while his wife Maggie (Madeline Zima) battles a serious illness, turns to a subservient robot named Alice (played by Fox) for help.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Male fantasies à la the movie Her abound, centered around a subservient love interest with no bodily or emotional needs of her own.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Despite his impressive achievements, Hight remains steadfast in his decision to focus on his health.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grennan, meanwhile, has been steadfast in his campaign for No. 1 this week.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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