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
Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.
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Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
—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
Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
To do so, the country is supporting mass infrastructure projects and the construction of stadiums, priorities that the movement heavily criticizes.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizes
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The grieving mother blames a lack of medical care for her child’s death – although the medical team which treated her told CNN that there was no link between her death and the funding cuts.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Suarez blames too many New Yorkers moving in for the inflated real-estate prices.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 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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The United States condemns China's aggressive actions in defiance of international law and supports the Philippines in pursuit of a free and open Indo-Pacfic.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 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 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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