as in criticized
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done
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Recent Examples of faulted
Trantalis faulted Williams for not sharing key information with the commission.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crump also faulted the jail's medical provider, NaphCare, saying that its employees, along with jail guards, ignored Muhammad's pleas for help.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The White House faulted Lucey for interrupting her press colleagues.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hencely acted to sue the company, Fluor Intercontinental, after an Army investigation faulted the company’s failure to supervise Nayeb, an Afghan employee who built the vest on the job site inside the base, court documents say.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
His remarks sparked a torrent of criticism on social media, where some commentators faulted him for embracing technology that could kill jobs in the entertainment industry.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Service simply cannot be faulted in terms of friendliness and sweetness, though efficiency is perhaps another matter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Crump also faulted the jail's medical provider, NaphCare, saying that its employees, along with jail guards, ignored Muhammad's pleas for help.
—CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The White House faulted Lucey for interrupting her press colleagues.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
In November, Gentle faulted her claim for lack of evidence.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Hencely acted to sue the company, Fluor Intercontinental, after an Army investigation faulted the company’s failure to supervise Nayeb, an Afghan employee who built the vest on the job site inside the base, court documents say.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
His remarks sparked a torrent of criticism on social media, where some commentators faulted him for embracing technology that could kill jobs in the entertainment industry.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Service simply cannot be faulted in terms of friendliness and sweetness, though efficiency is perhaps another matter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faulted
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Other candidates have criticized her and expressed their support for LGBTQ+ students — Rendon perhaps most pointedly.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Owens, who has frequently criticized Hunter Biden and his family over his business dealings, drug addiction, and the controversy surrounding his laptop, previewed a wide-ranging discussion touching on addiction, politics, faith, and Washington’s political culture.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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The president blamed him for a massive sewage spill and excluded him from a historically bipartisan governors' meeting at the White House.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The drought is being blamed for an increase in bear sightings around Arvada, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The attack was swiftly condemned by mediator Pakistan and other countries.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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The property has a hazardous history — with more than 50 code violations cited in the last five years and the property was condemned at least one other time, according to city documents.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Human rights group Foro Penal denounced the government’s account as misleading.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The Sacramento City Council restored funding to a youth violence prevention grant and vowed to keep pools open after residents denounced cutting services to plug a $66 million budget deficit.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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“Faulted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faulted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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