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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce
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Recent Examples of decried
Business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook have also decried the behavior of ICE agents in clashes with protesters.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of Colorado's Congressional leaders decried another round of layoffs at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Advocates and local communities have decried hospitals’ decisions to preemptively comply with restrictions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Doogan spoke at a recent rally in San Jose with other performers who decried AB 379.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, have decried the proposal as an attack on voting rights and an attempt to disenfranchise millions of Americans.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 4 Feb. 2026
Renee Good’s brothers and a woman shot five times by Border Patrol officers decried the Homeland Security Department’s tactics in a public forum on the Hill.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
In the chat with Begnaud, McMahon decried the layoffs at the Washington Post, which were announced earlier Wednesday.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of Colorado's Congressional leaders decried another round of layoffs at the National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Golden.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Advocates and local communities have decried hospitals’ decisions to preemptively comply with restrictions.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Doogan spoke at a recent rally in San Jose with other performers who decried AB 379.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, have decried the proposal as an attack on voting rights and an attempt to disenfranchise millions of Americans.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 4 Feb. 2026
Renee Good’s brothers and a woman shot five times by Border Patrol officers decried the Homeland Security Department’s tactics in a public forum on the Hill.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
In the chat with Begnaud, McMahon decried the layoffs at the Washington Post, which were announced earlier Wednesday.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decried
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Both Beijing and Hong Kong’s government have repeatedly rejected international criticism of Lai’s prosecution and dismissed accusations that his jailing was politically motivated or an assault on press freedom.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Karklin believes recreational flying and short-distance travel should not be dismissed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials have denounced it as a bullying tactic.—
Ryan Murphy,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Public health experts also criticized the president for making unfounded claims about highly politicized health issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many Western governments have also condemned Lai’s prosecution and previously called for his release.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lai's sentence condemned around the world Lai's sentencing could heighten Beijing's diplomatic tension with foreign governments, which have criticized Lai's conviction and sentencing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The report warned that neglect is often minimized within the child welfare system, where it can be conflated with poverty and social workers may be reluctant to penalize poor or minority parents who are juggling multiple jobs.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Foliage disease can be minimized by ensuring good air circulation within the crown through proper plant spacing.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, warm temperatures were blamed in part for high crash and injury rates.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The hospital industry is often blamed for driving up health-care costs, too, but that story leaves out important facts.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The mood around EVs can be attributed to many factors, such as the loss of federal tax credits in 2025; the end of emissions waivers and revenues from carbon credits; and diminished aftermarket values as consumers fear battery degradation and anticipate quickly evolving technologies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Decried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decried. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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