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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounces
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 decries
Italy decries ‘insult’ to religious freedom Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government stood with Cardinal Pizzaballa and other religious leaders.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
In a half-page essay, Davidson decries the current state of antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone who decries the death of media literacy over a glitter wedding dress on X is telling on themselves.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Bill Bruner, chair of the Highway 285 Improvement Committee, decries the delay of an improvement project at the Kings Valley Drive intersection.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Leo decries 'rubble and open wounds' of war The new pope has lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
In his pitch for privatization, Allen decries New College’s reliance on state appropriations and claims the school has never been well-suited for the State University System, pointing to its unusually high cost in taxpayer dollars per student.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
In a half-page essay, Davidson decries the current state of antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone who decries the death of media literacy over a glitter wedding dress on X is telling on themselves.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Bill Bruner, chair of the Highway 285 Improvement Committee, decries the delay of an improvement project at the Kings Valley Drive intersection.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Leo decries 'rubble and open wounds' of war The new pope has lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
In his pitch for privatization, Allen decries New College’s reliance on state appropriations and claims the school has never been well-suited for the State University System, pointing to its unusually high cost in taxpayer dollars per student.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decries
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The former Vista City Council candidate dismisses the advantage Democrats now hold.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Descovich dismisses the criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Wallen neither embraces nor denounces MAGA, achieving a similar political slipperiness.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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White frequently denounces Trump on social media, most recently criticizing the president for his racist social media post aimed at the Obamas.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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The administration minimizes the overall budgetary effect of its spending plans by projecting average growth in gross national product at 3% annually over the next decade.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The lack of marbling, fat, and bone diminishes the beefy taste of these cuts.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pappas’ report, released Monday morning, condemns political leaders — many of them Democrats like herself — for exploiting loopholes in a state law designed to limit real estate tax increases.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the oil industry blames California's progressive policies for driving them out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The conspiratorial thinking that blossoms in the manosphere blames Jewish men for weakening masculinity.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Decries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decries. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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