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
Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
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FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.
—NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
The judge’s new ruling at turns criticizes the Ivy League school for its response to antisemitism, but the judge noted the school was now taking steps to address it.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bradley defends the trips as legitimate judicial education, while a spokesman for her potential opponent, Judge Chris Taylor, criticizes them as being funded primarily by conservative groups.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Russia and Ukraine As previous reports have done, this year's Human Rights Report sharply criticizes Russia over its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Karp and Palantir’s head of corporate affairs, Nicholas Zamiska, published The Technological Republic, which criticizes Silicon Valley for spending its time on consumer apps and dodging working with the government and playing a role in defending freedoms and democracy.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes President Biden's decision to run for re-election.
—NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
The judge’s new ruling at turns criticizes the Ivy League school for its response to antisemitism, but the judge noted the school was now taking steps to address it.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Bradley defends the trips as legitimate judicial education, while a spokesman for her potential opponent, Judge Chris Taylor, criticizes them as being funded primarily by conservative groups.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Russia and Ukraine As previous reports have done, this year's Human Rights Report sharply criticizes Russia over its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Earlier this year, Karp and Palantir’s head of corporate affairs, Nicholas Zamiska, published The Technological Republic, which criticizes Silicon Valley for spending its time on consumer apps and dodging working with the government and playing a role in defending freedoms and democracy.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
To that end, the brief criticizes NASCAR’s argument it was not given a fair chance to respond to charter transfer issues related to 23XI Racing and Front Row’s plan to purchase two Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) charters.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizes
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Continue reading … CJ PEARSON – Kamala Harris blames everyone but the Black voters who rejected her.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Farley blames a lack of awareness surrounding the shortage.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Latino civil rights organization condemns attack The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a national civil rights organization for Latinos, condemned the attack at the ICE facility.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The measure, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, passed on a vote of 310 to 58 and condemns the killing of Kirk.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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The suit also faults the Federal Aviation Administration for allowing the congested airspace to exist and the actions of controllers.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cindy also faults her decision to bring Stephenie with her on the reward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Criticizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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