as in penalized
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
the child was punished for breaking dishes on purpose if caught, the thief will be severely punished
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Recent Examples of punished
Landry argued that teenagers who commit such heinous crimes must be punished as adults.
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ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
You are not being punished with anticipation, but this chapter is acting like the preparation for a marathon.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
People who violate the ordinance can be punished with a fine of up to $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 50 days, or both, according to the current rules.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
The author argues for an industry in which unethical behavior is punished; professional expectations, pay, and desired outcomes are standardized; and creators are given the same rights and protections as other professional marketers.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 June 2024
ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
You are not being punished with anticipation, but this chapter is acting like the preparation for a marathon.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
People who violate the ordinance can be punished with a fine of up to $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 50 days, or both, according to the current rules.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
The author argues for an industry in which unethical behavior is punished; professional expectations, pay, and desired outcomes are standardized; and creators are given the same rights and protections as other professional marketers.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punished
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Three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers were convicted Thursday of federal witness tampering charges related to the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols in 2023.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Peters was convicted of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failing to comply with the secretary of state.Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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In my view, these dips should be seen as opportunities—stay disciplined and accumulate your gold exposure.Bob Haber, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Be disciplined and focus on execution.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Halving the resolution corrected the problem, though processing the proxies wasn’t immediate, with the preview going still for a while.PCMAG, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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If these errors cannot be corrected, a final report should not be released and the interim report should be withdrawn.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Punished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punished. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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