as in blamed
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school
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Recent Examples of criticized
The two criticized a number of countries, including France, Canada, Australia and others that are set to recognize a Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this month.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Although another wrinkle in this saga, Kuminga's relationship with head coach Steve Kerr, has been criticized by the greater basketball world, Charania and Slater reported that there is no longer a rift.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Some lobbying groups representing tech and semiconductor interests have also criticized the effort, with the chipmakers’ representatives urging congressional leadership to block the measure’s passage into law.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Conservative activist Laura Loomer, who has visited Trump at the White House before, criticized the sum as too low.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
In a phone interview, both sharply criticized the map and its impact on Kansas City’s representation in Congress.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the exemption has been criticized in recent years as a loophole Chinese fast fashion brand Shien and online retailer Temu have used in excess, sending thousands of small packages to get under the tax floor.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Public defenders and advocates have long criticized the sheriff’s program for its historically more onerous requirements around movement.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Although another wrinkle in this saga, Kuminga's relationship with head coach Steve Kerr, has been criticized by the greater basketball world, Charania and Slater reported that there is no longer a rift.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Some lobbying groups representing tech and semiconductor interests have also criticized the effort, with the chipmakers’ representatives urging congressional leadership to block the measure’s passage into law.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Conservative activist Laura Loomer, who has visited Trump at the White House before, criticized the sum as too low.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
In a phone interview, both sharply criticized the map and its impact on Kansas City’s representation in Congress.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the exemption has been criticized in recent years as a loophole Chinese fast fashion brand Shien and online retailer Temu have used in excess, sending thousands of small packages to get under the tax floor.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Public defenders and advocates have long criticized the sheriff’s program for its historically more onerous requirements around movement.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticized
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During that interview, Luchin, a distinguished Italian chef known for his expertise in regional cuisine and the former owner of Ottavio restaurant in Walnut Creek, blamed financial struggles after his establishment closed in 2016.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Police have not released any further information about Corral, but angry social media users denounced him as a leftist and a liberal.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Online posts, including one shared by the Idaho Freedom Foundation, a far-right think tank, denounced Berriochoa and prompted calls to the Department of Labor and even former employers and educators of Berriochoa.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many members of the Venezuelan opposition, Straka said, have long relished calling out government supporters for treating Hugo Chávez, Maduro’s predecessor, as a messiah, but they can be faulted for believing, with similar fervor, that American salvation is coming.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another superb backhand winner saved a break point in Sabalenka’s next service game after she had double-faulted and chucked her racket to the ground in frustration.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers condemned the TEA’s investigation in a statement Saturday.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
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And that should be completely and totally condemned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Grant Delpit turned heads during the 2024 NFL season when his strong tackle knocked 252-pound running back Derrick Henry to the turf.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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