as in blaming
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 criticizing
Conservative leaders and activists are criticizing the NFL's choice, citing the artist's political views and challenges to gender norms.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The video, made with artificial intelligence, went viral on social media platform TikTok in a matter of hours, and hundreds of comments poured in criticizing the establishment.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Jurgensen, Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff and play-by-play man Frank Herzog would fuss and laugh while both rooting for and criticizing the burgundy and gold.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
In a statement responding to the situation, Morales issued a statement criticizing Shabazz’s reporting.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Online, conservatives have threatened to boycott the Super Bowl and the NFL more broadly, with influential voices like Newsmax host Greg Kelly and Tomi Lahren openly criticizing the league for choosing Bad Bunny as the performer.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade’s spending from its general fund increased significantly under Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, with the report criticizing the county for not reducing tax rates enough, despite revenue growth.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
President Erdoğan mastered this approach—publicly criticizing rate decisions, invoking Islamic prohibitions on interest, signaling displeasure through state media—until governors either complied or departed.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department also launched a probe into Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over their public statements criticizing the presence of ICE in the state.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The video, made with artificial intelligence, went viral on social media platform TikTok in a matter of hours, and hundreds of comments poured in criticizing the establishment.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Jurgensen, Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff and play-by-play man Frank Herzog would fuss and laugh while both rooting for and criticizing the burgundy and gold.
—Barry Wilner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
In a statement responding to the situation, Morales issued a statement criticizing Shabazz’s reporting.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Online, conservatives have threatened to boycott the Super Bowl and the NFL more broadly, with influential voices like Newsmax host Greg Kelly and Tomi Lahren openly criticizing the league for choosing Bad Bunny as the performer.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade’s spending from its general fund increased significantly under Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, with the report criticizing the county for not reducing tax rates enough, despite revenue growth.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
President Erdoğan mastered this approach—publicly criticizing rate decisions, invoking Islamic prohibitions on interest, signaling displeasure through state media—until governors either complied or departed.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department also launched a probe into Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over their public statements criticizing the presence of ICE in the state.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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But the familiar narrative — blaming teachers, curriculum or school culture — misses deeper structural realities behind the numbers.—
Jill Stegman,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Over time, this builds discernment and institutional memory, and ensures that people take responsibility for their calls, rather than blaming the models.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Morial wants every member of Congress to sign a resolution condemning the racist comments.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the days after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September while speaking at a Utah college campus, stunned followers of his conservative movement mourned online, condemning political violence.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Beutner, who entered the contest in October, spent much of his campaign denouncing Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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His candidacy sparked sharp divisions, with supporters portraying him as a symbol of stability and opponents denouncing him as a reminder of authoritarian rule and unresolved war crimes.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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And while criticism of insurance companies was bipartisan, Republicans and Democrats also blamed one another for the crisis, with the GOP faulting Obamacare and Democrats accusing Republicans of using the hearings to deflect from their own inaction to address rising premiums.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some Havana Syndrome victims have spent more than a decade trying to draw attention to their cases, often faulting the government for failing to provide enough support or access to specialized medical care.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Providence coach Donny Reynolds has seen Mandac knocking on the door since his high school career began.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the captain took the women back to the gate and off the property, Trader allegedly came up and hit Abzal in the face, knocking him back.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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