admonitions

noun

plural of admonition
1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives

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2
as in warnings
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard

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Recent Examples of admonitions While my spirit was drawn towards the heavens, yet my aunt’s admonitions weighed me down. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Don’t let someone older cramp your style with their advice or admonitions. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 For all the golfers’ admonitions about dehydration, there is water everywhere on the course. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026 Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test. — Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 None of the usual admonitions against leveraging tragedy for political purposes. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026 On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him. — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 The admonitions of the first generation of revolutionaries carried the weight of superiors addressing subordinates. — Deng Yuwen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025 His father, Steven Leroy Crews, and mother Jeanna Marie Gabellini, both 58, will each face one misdemeanor count for repeatedly allowing their child to ride the e-moto from age 14 to 17, despite citations and admonitions from law enforcement. — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonitions
  1. advice
  2. warnings
  3. recommendations
  4. admonishments
Noun
  • This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of warnings
Noun
  • To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Or, follow these recommendations by using separate measuring spoons and cups.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of recommendations
Noun
  • Try using a spoon, and you'd get chased away from the stove, admonishments ringing in your ears.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
  • In sharing the perspective of his office, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian fixated on disputing the brothers’ motive, despite several admonishments from the parole board against re-litigating the crime.
    — Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Definition of admonishments

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