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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
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Soto is also one of baseball's most disciplined and patient hitters, having drawn walks in 18.1% of his plate appearances, compared with the overall MLB rate of 8.4%, in 2024.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Raise that by the increasing possibility of being caught and disciplined for using AI to bypass or shortcut school assignments, and generative AI use among students will likely stagnate.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Rangers had three power plays against the Stars but managed only four shots on Oettinger.
Matt Rempe returns but commits major penalty
Matt Rempe was close to a strong, disciplined game.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Soto is also one of baseball's most disciplined and patient hitters, having drawn walks in 18.1% of his plate appearances, compared with the overall MLB rate of 8.4%, in 2024.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
When the workers decline to participate in these meetings, there’s nothing that prevents them from being fired or disciplined.
—Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
Raise that by the increasing possibility of being caught and disciplined for using AI to bypass or shortcut school assignments, and generative AI use among students will likely stagnate.
—Derek Newton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplined
Adjective
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The program's framework encourages a cooperative relationship with the IRS, allowing taxpayers to address discrepancies in a more controlled and predictable manner.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D., LL.M.,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Her first poetry collection, 2019’s Hard Damage, is a controlled and imaginative exploration of the effect of exile on the self.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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Even better, these expert tips should make easing into healthier phone habits much more manageable (and way less torturous).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Jan. 2025
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Loan modification: This involves permanently changing the terms of the mortgage to make the payments more manageable, such as reducing the interest rate or extending the loan term.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Soil and Water Well-draining soil is critical for chaste trees.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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The chaste, optimistic, and conciliatory Tim Scott represents the polar opposite of Donald Trump’s apocalyptic cynicism.—
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24 Feb. 2024
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Duran is currently serving a three-match suspension after the club failed in a bid to overturn it but could now be punished further.—
Ben Burrows,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections this year, and in many incumbents were punished.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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In this case, the Mechanical Watch Box goes for restrained elegance.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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But four years later, after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 had driven the president's approval rating to record highs and fueled a win in the popular vote as well as the Electoral College, the atmosphere was more restrained.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An 86-year-old woman from Manhattan, New York, has gained viral attention after sharing the story behind her decision to remain single, and celibate, for over four decades.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 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
Adjective
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But Optimus, who in the video seems more than happy to be at his mistress’s beck and call, appears less subservient in a series of pictures in which Kardashian, wearing spike heels and lingerie, poses beside him and a gold Tesla Cybercab.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
21 Dec. 2024
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As an angry teenager who develops a passionate hatred for everything about her life, particularly her stooped, seemingly subservient mother, Inseon runs away to Seoul, falls through a snowbank into a pit, and nearly dies.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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As those factors emerged, NBA front-office sources remained steadfast that Flagg was the No. 1 pick.—
Sam Vecenie,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, Pence, speaking at an educational forum in Taipei, expressed his belief that the United States should remain steadfast in its commitments.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disciplined. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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