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
Just months into Powell’s chairmanship in 2018, Trump started criticizing him and the central bank for not lowering rates.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Schumer wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin earlier this month warning that new AI systems could dramatically accelerate cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, while criticizing the agency for its response thus far.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
In 2023, Barkley shared a message to anyone criticizing the LGBTQ+ community following backlash against corporations like Bud Light who partnered with influencer Dylan Mulvaney to advertise its beer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Despite sharply criticizing the government’s conduct and later referring a DOJ lawyer for possible discipline, DuBose ultimately reversed course last week and ordered Gomez detained again pending a new immigration bond hearing after becoming aware of his international arrest warrant.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Members of the American Bankers Association have reportedly sent more than 8,000 letters to Senate offices criticizing the yield compromise.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Chung was once an up-and-coming prosecutor in Rosen’s office, and the public view of that changed after Chung wrote an opinion piece published in The Mercury News criticizing criminal justice reforms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Makary, a surgical oncologist known for criticizing the government’s handling of the Covid pandemic, served as head of the agency responsible for regulating food, drugs and medical devices for more than a year.
—Annika Kim Constantino,angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The spike in the number of homicides that Little Rock experienced following the covid-19 pandemic featured heavily in that race, with Landers criticizing Scott’s record on public safety.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Schumer wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin earlier this month warning that new AI systems could dramatically accelerate cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, while criticizing the agency for its response thus far.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
In 2023, Barkley shared a message to anyone criticizing the LGBTQ+ community following backlash against corporations like Bud Light who partnered with influencer Dylan Mulvaney to advertise its beer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Despite sharply criticizing the government’s conduct and later referring a DOJ lawyer for possible discipline, DuBose ultimately reversed course last week and ordered Gomez detained again pending a new immigration bond hearing after becoming aware of his international arrest warrant.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
Members of the American Bankers Association have reportedly sent more than 8,000 letters to Senate offices criticizing the yield compromise.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Chung was once an up-and-coming prosecutor in Rosen’s office, and the public view of that changed after Chung wrote an opinion piece published in The Mercury News criticizing criminal justice reforms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Makary, a surgical oncologist known for criticizing the government’s handling of the Covid pandemic, served as head of the agency responsible for regulating food, drugs and medical devices for more than a year.
—Annika Kim Constantino,angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The spike in the number of homicides that Little Rock experienced following the covid-19 pandemic featured heavily in that race, with Landers criticizing Scott’s record on public safety.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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Medicare fraud has become a hot political topic, with Republicans and Democrats each blaming the other party for the problem.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The Newsom administration estimates that thousands of victims of the Los Angeles wildfires cannot afford to rebuild, blaming a lack of access to affordable loans and a gap between insurance payouts and the cost to build again.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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More than 2,100 artists including Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Peter Gabriel signed an open letter condemning Israel’s participation, while a separate open letter signed by over 1,000 figures, including Helen Mirren, Amy Schumer and Scooter Braun, supported Israel’s participation in the contest.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Shame on any educational institution that censors speech condemning it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In response to The Star’s inquiry, Sarnecki provided a statement denouncing 7-OH and kratom.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 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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Video posted online by Kol Haolam News shows the Honda backing up and then driving into the pair of double doors, knocking one door off its hinges.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The puck had just slipped through Poehling’s skates when McNabb crunched Poehling into the boards, knocking him out for the rest of the game and prompting an official review.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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