as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done
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Recent Examples of faulted
Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The audit also faulted oversight by TRUSD and the Sacramento County Office of Education.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Trantalis faulted Williams for not sharing key information with the commission.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crump also faulted the jail's medical provider, NaphCare, saying that its employees, along with jail guards, ignored Muhammad's pleas for help.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The White House faulted Lucey for interrupting her press colleagues.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hencely acted to sue the company, Fluor Intercontinental, after an Army investigation faulted the company’s failure to supervise Nayeb, an Afghan employee who built the vest on the job site inside the base, court documents say.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
The audit also faulted oversight by TRUSD and the Sacramento County Office of Education.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Trantalis faulted Williams for not sharing key information with the commission.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crump also faulted the jail's medical provider, NaphCare, saying that its employees, along with jail guards, ignored Muhammad's pleas for help.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The White House faulted Lucey for interrupting her press colleagues.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hencely acted to sue the company, Fluor Intercontinental, after an Army investigation faulted the company’s failure to supervise Nayeb, an Afghan employee who built the vest on the job site inside the base, court documents say.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faulted
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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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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has blamed his predecessor for many of the nation’s immigration problems.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
2 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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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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“Faulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faulted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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