1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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2
as in to denounce
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 decry
Only federal law can bring this insanity to an end, but politicians will decry the killing and do nothing.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
In his first term, Trump decried the North American Free Trade Agreement and forced Canada and Mexico to negotiate a new trade accord.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The two sides eventually agreed to send the extra $40 million to school districts right away, using a technical accounting maneuver, which Lamont traditionally has decried, to skirt the spending cap issue.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And why are a number of aid groups opting for silence instead of decrying funding cuts and advocating for their programs to be restored?
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
In his first term, Trump decried the North American Free Trade Agreement and forced Canada and Mexico to negotiate a new trade accord.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The two sides eventually agreed to send the extra $40 million to school districts right away, using a technical accounting maneuver, which Lamont traditionally has decried, to skirt the spending cap issue.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
And why are a number of aid groups opting for silence instead of decrying funding cuts and advocating for their programs to be restored?
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decry
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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When ideas are ignored or dismissed, collaboration and trust break down.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals must continue to make the science accessible by knowing audiences, minimizing jargon, using analogies or real-world examples, and applying miniature, meaningful, and memorable (3M’s) messaging.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Our limited newsletter series guides you on how to minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Trump has consistently condemned flag burning and called for its criminalization, even suggesting jail time or loss of citizenship.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Orlando officials on Thursday condemned the state’s overnight removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub – a commemoration of the 49 people killed at the LGBTQ-friendly nightclub in 2016.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The reality is that professionalism, delivered consistently, will outlast attempts to diminish it.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Some social media users have criticized the department’s reverence for the 1940s, noting the period predated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation, as well as other landmark legislation and Supreme Court decisions that were key to the civil rights era.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Trump amps up his attacks on CEOs and other executives Trump has long used social media and his other public statements to cajole, criticize and praise companies and individual CEOs.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Israel has recognised shortages of food, but blames the United Nations for failing to effectively distribute supplies and Hamas for stealing it, which the groups denies.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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For years, tennis balls have been the sport’s fuzzy yellow scapegoat, blamed for poor play and even injuries.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Decry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decry. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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