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
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.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 26 Feb. 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
The report criticizes the county bringing electrical infrastructure to PortMiami that allows cruise ships to shut down their smog-producing generators while docked, a $125 million project that received $20 million from the state’s Department of Transportation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NEWSROOM REVOLT – Tensions rise at '60 Minutes' as Scott Pelley reportedly criticizes Bari Weiss.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Inuit council criticizes White House statements The dispute is looming large in the lives of Greenlanders.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 26 Feb. 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
The report criticizes the county bringing electrical infrastructure to PortMiami that allows cruise ships to shut down their smog-producing generators while docked, a $125 million project that received $20 million from the state’s Department of Transportation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NEWSROOM REVOLT – Tensions rise at '60 Minutes' as Scott Pelley reportedly criticizes Bari Weiss.
—FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Inuit council criticizes White House statements The dispute is looming large in the lives of Greenlanders.
—Daniel Niemann, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizes
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The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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For his plight, Corby blames a female co-worker who was hired three years after him but was regularly given better assignments.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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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
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The content of this video was offensive and Burleson ISD strongly condemns it.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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Those idiots are the primary reason Trump is president, while Kamala Harris, who condemns the military success like most of her fellow Democratic politicos, can’t even get traction in peddling her sour-grapes-loser book.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the Gospels, Jesus faults the Pharisees for insisting on a legalistic Sabbath.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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The group’s memo faults the NDAA on two fronts.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Criticizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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