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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce
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Recent Examples of decried
In their interviews with the U-T Editorial Board, both Franklin and Jones decried the course of the current board majority.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
However, the militant group’s secretary-general, Naim Qassem, decried negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling on Lebanese people to take to the streets against their government.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Union leaders decried these developments, but many rank-and-file workers were more forgiving, continuing to place Trump signs on their lawns and to show up at his rallies wearing MAGA hats.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is also on the ballot and has decried the institutional support going to Brooks.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Most speakers celebrated Christianity’s ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics decried before the gathering as Christian nationalism.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Released in early January, medical experts decried the schedule as bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and argued the effort was built on faulty assumptions.
—Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Sterling’s critics often decried his home run calls, Broadway references, singing included, and catch phrases as schtick.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
During the opening keynote conversation, Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob decried the idea that franchise owners shouldn’t be involved in their teams’ operations or decision-making.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
However, the militant group’s secretary-general, Naim Qassem, decried negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling on Lebanese people to take to the streets against their government.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Union leaders decried these developments, but many rank-and-file workers were more forgiving, continuing to place Trump signs on their lawns and to show up at his rallies wearing MAGA hats.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is also on the ballot and has decried the institutional support going to Brooks.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Most speakers celebrated Christianity’s ties to American history, a blending of ideas that critics decried before the gathering as Christian nationalism.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Released in early January, medical experts decried the schedule as bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and argued the effort was built on faulty assumptions.
—Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Sterling’s critics often decried his home run calls, Broadway references, singing included, and catch phrases as schtick.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
During the opening keynote conversation, Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob decried the idea that franchise owners shouldn’t be involved in their teams’ operations or decision-making.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decried
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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Three days ago, the Arnoun Municipality denounced Israeli bombing in the area and urged international organizations to protect the castle, NNA reported.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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That document, which waded into the political and economic debates of the time, denounced the excesses of the Gilded Age and pointed toward a more just social order.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Powell denied any wrongdoing and condemned the investigation as an effort to influence Fed policy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The decision was condemned by numerous other Democrats in the state and the Colorado Democratic Party voted to censure Polis as a result.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Mental health conditions of a deeper nature are minimized in terms of focus.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The neoliberal paradigm treats capital efficiency as the supreme social good and worker compensation as simply a cost to be minimized.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Protectionism and tariffs increased, and growing numbers blamed the citizens of other countries for their problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The lack of clear governance can stall AI adoption from the outset, as 80% of companies say accountability is unclear in their organizations, and 72% of employees fear being blamed if AI experiments fail, according to an Altimetrik survey cited by Forbes.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Decried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decried. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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