faulting

present participle of fault

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of faulting The Judicial Qualifications Commission is faulting her for failing to verify the allegations raised in the Orlando book or to contact any of the judges involved before promoting the book as part of her campaign. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faulting
Verb
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • It's believed that Sczczerek chose to share the statement from his business' social media account after the company was flooded with negative reviews criticizing his behavior.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The elaborate deception also was concealed by blaming the chaos of the pandemic as well as the Hollywood labor strikes, which roiled real production cycles during this period.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Netanyahu has repeatedly attempted to deflect responsibility for the security lapses during the attacks of October 7, 2023, blaming security chiefs instead.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While condemning Hamas, Nadler reiterated his support for a two-state Palestinian solution, while rejecting claims that Israel is committing genocide.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The move is described as a political signal also aimed at condemning Israel's settlement expansion and military presence in the territories.
    Mrinmay Dey, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Alongside Russia and China, Iran issued a joint letter denouncing European efforts to reimpose United Nations snapback sanctions.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Camus is also denouncing the justice system in this book, right?
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Roughly 89 hours after landing in Buffalo, there Prater was knocking the game-winning, walk-off 32-yard field goal through the uprights to beat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in what could be the NFL’s game of the year.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Fall is officially knocking at our doors, which means last month’s linen sets and sandals just won’t cut it.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Faulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faulting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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