as in scolding
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as in speaking (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words
I had never talked to a real live cowboy before
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Recent Examples of talking-to
Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
Noun
Roberts pulled the reliever in, gave him what seemed like a fatherly talking-to, and – after Ramirez got out of the inning with the very next pitch – noted that sometimes the best course is not to yell and scream at a player.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking-to
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Wednesday’s speech was the latest step in Harris’ tone shift, with less of Biden’s corporate scolding, and more of his industrial policy goals.Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
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Now, some new Nissan drivers may get a gentle electronic scolding for driving too slowly.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
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But Sir Ridley Scott does not want to deliver a connect-the-dots lecture.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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In his lecture, Goldberg gives the example of a robot pushing a bottle across a table.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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Azevedo said there will be lessons available for all levels.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Korean brands offer lessons in effectively addressing product criticism and adapting to a broader audience, demonstrating a commitment to growth and serving a diverse clientele.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both candidates campaigned on similar platforms of expanding Berkeley’s housing stock, improving city infrastructure and addressing public safety.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Banzai's management is committed to addressing material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, as identified in the filing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Reporters allowed back into courtroom as Costello testimony continues Robert Costello has resumed his testimony after what appears to have been a private dressing-down by Judge Juan Merchan.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2016
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The Indian Foreign Ministry immediately summoned German and U.S. diplomats for a dressing-down in New Delhi.Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
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And the judge, whose prior decisions to delay Trump’s sentencing were partly based on his consideration of the case’s unique circumstances, may be reluctant to mete out a punishment on the president-elect.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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California is one of eight states that still allow involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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This lash serum is formulated with a ton of vitamins, peptides, and other nourishing ingredients.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Klein October 30, 2024 8:01 AM EDT Getting lash extensions can be an uncomfortable process, involving lying with tape under your eyes on a bed for two hours.Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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And yet, the four years since the six-feet-apart admonitions emerged have left me guardedly (perhaps naïvely) optimistic.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2024
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On that score, the famous admonition conveyed in President Dwight Eisenhower’s farewell address in January 1961 has lost none of its relevance.Andrew J. Bacevich, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
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“Talking-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking-to. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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