1
as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
Many residents spoke at the budget meeting to deplore the mayor's proposed cuts to the police force.
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2
as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for
a statement from the bishops deploring the loss of life in the war overseas
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3
as in to regret
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
deplored the fact that his guests were seeing his apartment at its messiest
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Recent Examples of deplore
As this week’s Global Times article shows, China deplores being cast as a lawbreaker.
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Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Surely, Beijing would use its growing diplomatic muscle to isolate Israel and the U.S., demand an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, and introduce a resolution deploring the two governments that were attacking China’s ally.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
In a red-and-blue America, people are accustomed to political parties, as much as many deplore them.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
There is no more point in deploring this more analytic than agitational iteration of Marxism than in celebrating it.
—Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Surely, Beijing would use its growing diplomatic muscle to isolate Israel and the U.S., demand an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, and introduce a resolution deploring the two governments that were attacking China’s ally.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
In a red-and-blue America, people are accustomed to political parties, as much as many deplore them.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
There is no more point in deploring this more analytic than agitational iteration of Marxism than in celebrating it.
—Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deplore
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Since leaving the British royal family in 2020 and stepping down from their roles as senior members of The Firm, Harry and Meghan have faced backlash for their media ventures and transition into Hollywood, with many criticizing the couple’s lack of views on their Netflix content.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Beijing has long criticized Washington for exerting control beyond its borders through export rules that bar third-country companies from supplying China with chips made using American technology.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Tel Aviv, silent vigils mourn Gaza’s children—absent, yet achingly present in large-scale photographs.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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This move led Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin to believe that Browns GM Andrew Berry may come to regret.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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According to the data, 46% of parents regret not achieving more milestones before kids.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 Oct. 2025
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Swart also blamed major social-media platforms for monetizing outrage and accelerating polarization.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Peart is certainly not the only one to blame for Denver’s putrid offensive effort, which included a trio of three-and-outs and a safety — on Quinn Meinerz for holding in the end zone — among the team’s first four drives of the second half.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Murphy lamented a loss of focus after one ugly outing against the Cubs.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement While most movies would try to paint James as a sympathetic figure, a white man whose stymied ambitions are worth lamenting, The Mastermind doesn’t.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, a Republican, also condemned the messages.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Republicans defended Kirk, condemning the political violence that led to his death and calling for civility.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Virginia Democratic Party has not called for Jones to drop out, though several prominent figures, including Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, have issued statements denouncing the messages.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of colleagues, including Burgos, signed a letter denouncing Mamdani and his co-sponsors.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Ring of Fire surrounds much of the Pacific Ocean and is home to numerous oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and fault systems.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Republicans blame Democrats for opposing their clean spending package, while Democrats fault Republicans for rejecting their own bill, which sought to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Deplore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplore. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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