as in blames
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school
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Recent Examples of criticizes
Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The president often criticizes Powell for failing to rapidly cut interest rates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Paxton’s intervention also criticizes the panel of administrative law judges for failing to seek a medical expert’s opinion before determining Bowden could be subject to discipline from the medical board.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
In the posts, Wells accuses Carson of tanking her campaign for Indiana Democratic Party chair and criticizes the state party for failing to properly invest resources to win elections.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The president often criticizes Powell for failing to rapidly cut interest rates.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The author criticizes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as characterized by incompetence and attention-seeking that prioritized self-promotion over policy substance.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Paxton’s intervention also criticizes the panel of administrative law judges for failing to seek a medical expert’s opinion before determining Bowden could be subject to discipline from the medical board.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
In the posts, Wells accuses Carson of tanking her campaign for Indiana Democratic Party chair and criticizes the state party for failing to properly invest resources to win elections.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizes
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Jones blames that impasse for kicking the financial stability of TSA officers like a football.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Papperger blames the delays on Ukrainian bureaucracy.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a 2024 reflection on Hurricane Maria, which leveled parts of Puerto Rico and left many without power for months, Bad Bunny denounces the government's role in the chaos that ensued after the Category 4 storm swept through the island.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Murphy Austin condemns antisemitism, violence, and acts of hatred in any form.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On the next page, David Greising faults Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to adequately entice the Bears to stay in Chicago.—
Colleen Kujawa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The center’s report also faults Missouri and Kansas, along with many other states, for not taxing online gambling companies enough.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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