1
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service
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2
as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
a physician who has lectured before countless audiences on the importance of diet and exercise in avoiding heart disease
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as in sermon
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Recent Examples of lecture
James Hansen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This resilience makes Zelensky’s bristling at being lectured by Vance on his nation’s sacrifice and peril easier to understand.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Drawing on 28 years of ecological, behavioral, and genetic research from wild populations in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador, this lecture explores the evolutionary drivers of pair-bonding, monogamy, and paternal care.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Verb
In an extraordinary break between the two allies, Trump lectured Zelensky on his weak position in negotiations and in the war.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
This resilience makes Zelensky’s bristling at being lectured by Vance on his nation’s sacrifice and peril easier to understand.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
There are more lecture tours, and ruinous business adventures — the financial writer in Chernow is more at ease with this material.
—Dwight Garner, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Drawing on 28 years of ecological, behavioral, and genetic research from wild populations in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador, this lecture explores the evolutionary drivers of pair-bonding, monogamy, and paternal care.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
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After performing spirited pieces from the Prime Video superhero drama at Deadline’s Sound & Screen: Television event, composers Christopher Lennertz and Matt Bowen were asked if they’ve ever been scolded for going too far with their music.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Similar circumstances were noted at most airports across the country, with media reporting that those without a Real ID have faced little more than a scolding from TSA agents or a reminder to book an appointment soon to get a Star Card.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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On May 1, his AI replica spoke in court, addressing the man convicted of killing him.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Lions coach Dan Campbell empowered his assistant coaches to speak in front of the team, preparing Glenn to become the Jets coach.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Since 2016, Campbell's sermons have been broadcast to a national audience on the PTL Television Network.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
12 May 2025
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Sunday sermons have avoided direct criticism of Washington’s pettiness, foul language, mismanagement and lies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The justices also reprimanded federal authorities for failing to provide the detainees with more due process under the Alien Enemies Act.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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One of the central conflicts begins when the cute five-year-old daughter, I-Jing (Nina Ye), is reprimanded by her otherwise aloof grandfather for being left-handed.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
14 May 2025
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Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The lessons doctors are learning on KJ will hopefully be used to help many other children.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Cassie frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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According to Reuters, many locals have blamed the sites for creating an unsustainable rental environment, reducing housing supply and making rent unaffordable for locals.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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As negotiations resume, the costs of economic stagnation are compounding—while the limits of blaming sanctions alone become harder to ignore.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The show tells the story of how a lowly Cockney flower girl is accepted as royalty by improving her manner of speech with the help of a speech teacher.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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After a speech by chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin, guests took their seats at the dinner tables, set with Caltagirone ceramics, neo-antique statues and rich compositions of local fruit to emphasize the colorful boldness of the Polychroma high jewelry collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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