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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
However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Bezos decries 'vilification' of the rich Jeff Bezos speaks with CNBC's Squawk Box from Merrit Island, Florida on May 20th, 2026.
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Kevin Breuninger,annie Palmer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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.
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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.
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Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.
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Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
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.
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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.
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Alice Herman,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Bezos decries 'vilification' of the rich Jeff Bezos speaks with CNBC's Squawk Box from Merrit Island, Florida on May 20th, 2026.
—
Kevin Breuninger,annie Palmer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Italy decries ‘insult’ to religious freedom Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government stood with Cardinal Pizzaballa and other religious leaders.
—
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
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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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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Ellison denounces the allegations as a baseless political stunt, warning that using prosecutorial power to pursue rivals instead of protecting public programs erodes trust in democratic institutions.
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The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.
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This minimizes risks to do with data breaches and unauthorized access.
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This helps support the weight of the lights and minimizes drooping.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Victim's mother condemns domestic violence In a statement, Beaver's mother, Susan Beaver, said domestic violence affects too many families.
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Olson went on to say that the Holy Father, like his predecessors, consistently condemns acts of terrorism, including those sanctioned by Iran and its surrogates in the Middle East.
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The nonprofit blames the lack of progress on government red tape and diminishing federal funding to provide subsidies and incentives.
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Industry, like tobacco companies, turns a blind eye to the problem, continues its mass production to achieve maximum profit and blames the consumer for bad choices.
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“Decries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decries. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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