Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucifying
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The group issued a point-by-point analysis of the memorandum, criticizing it for potentially freeing up tens of billions of dollars for Iran without putting sufficient safeguards to ensure the country won’t use the money to fund operations against the United States.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026 -
The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Trump had long gone after Powell, deriding, berating and threatening to fire the ex-Fed chair.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
1 June 2026
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The Portugal midfielder was livid with his United team-mates for their role in Phil Foden’s opening goal, openly berating them as City celebrated.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Rodrigo eventually countered that her detractors were blaming the wrong person.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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On Thursday, the company was sued by a Canadian blaming the chatbot for her daughter’s decision to hang herself.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The princess hilariously put her little brother in his place by scolding him.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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On March 12, the judge sought to change the journalists’ seating arrangement in court after scolding them for asking İmamoğlu questions during a hearing.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 June 2026
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Dwight grabbed my arm, wrenching my hand out of my pocket, flaying it like a fish, pulling me along.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Hannah Einbinder brings vulnerability to a project that needs her brand of self-excoriating fearlessness.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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And she’s proven a popular voice on social media, where a recent TikTok video excoriating the Supreme Court decision on voting rights drew more than 19 million views.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
21 May 2026
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Yet with the same breath many are castigating Kang, others are denouncing clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid for not investing more into their women’s team.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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At the previous Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 9, Steve Juliusson offered up T-shirts castigating the Winnetka Park District.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Male guardians of this ideological camp circulated defamatory letters from prison, denouncing me for unveiling and rebelling against mandatory veiling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Those at the rally speak of wages, denouncing corruption and investments that are selling out their country, and the increasingly unaffordable rents.—
Alessia Arcolaci,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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“Crucifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucifying. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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