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
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
Never underestimate the combined powers of a Liv Benson talking-to and a New York slice.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
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Graphic photos aside, and with the Menendez brothers attending virtually, Friday’s court hearing already saw the DA at the end of a judicial scolding.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2025
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The meeting had been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding.—
Brian Melley and Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The lecture will feature tribal representatives Stan Rodriguez, Priscilla Ortiz and Andrew Pittman, along with Nan Renner, senior director of strategic partnerships at Birch Aquarium.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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At these exhibitions, Colton would start with a brief lecture explaining the gas and its scientific properties, then invite volunteers from the audience to try it for themselves.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The older activists provided a bit of tactical advice about dealing with a more powerful opponent—a lesson that Sheinbaum seems to have retained.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Republicans will either learn that lesson now or at the ballot box.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Identifying and addressing these core issues sustains morale while driving real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nine goals, a 30-minute hat-trick, an unlikely comeback, a last-gasp winner, comedic errors and a dressing-down on the pitch at full-time, all played out in teeming rain in Lisbon, made this a night to remember.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
20 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on China in February before doubling it to 20 percent in March as punishment for fentanyl trafficking.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But new Wall Street research details how the landmark regulatory punishment might actually be protecting the bank during the recent stock market downturn.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As Gwendolyn Ogura, senior lash artist at Hairy Little Things, explains, a lash lift is a semipermanent treatment that lifts and curls your natural lashes to give you the appearance of longer, fuller lashes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Whether doing waterline eyeliner, defining your upper lashes, or blending broad strokes into eyeshadow-esque coverage, this liner is ready to play.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
20 Mar. 2025
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On Sundays, the help’s day off, her mother handed her over to her father with an admonition: Do something with her.—
Barry Singer,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Talking-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking-to. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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