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
  • The reaction to Noack's viral Instagram post has been overwhelming, with many people criticizing her and her parenting style.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The dispute also drew in renowned rabblerouser Wack 100, who defended Adam22 while criticizing Styles’ stance.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the book, Sheen writes about his public meltdown amid his firing from his hit CBS sitcom, blaming his rage on testosterone cream.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Republicans control a trifecta in Washington — the House, Senate and White House — meaning that blaming Democrats for a shutdown could be a hard sell.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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