decries

present tense third-person singular of decry
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Recent Examples of decries 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
Verb
  • Ashton also dismisses the concerns that a three-year degree lacks the many electives and opportunities for self-discovery.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Trump's approach dismisses collective security and weakens NATO's cohesion.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This saves energy and minimizes the need for braking.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • By gathering all necessary, nuanced information upfront, AI drastically minimizes compliance risks and empowers more proactive support strategies.
    Anant Agarwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.
    NBC news, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.
    Bill Waid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The United States and South Korean militaries are holding annual joint exercises that North Korea condemns as a rehearsal for invasion.
    Stella Kim, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Instead of punishing banks for their predatory practices, Relay condemns soulless corporations for their malfeasance and corruption.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • One owner blames the aggressive immigration enforcement near one of his restaurants.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And in fact, somebody that Victor blames for the death of his beloved mother.
    Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Decries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decries. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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