as in to retaliate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recriminate
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Beijing has already retaliated, slapping tariffs on a wide range of goods, including agricultural products (in other words, Midwestern farmers who voted for Trump), as has, more modestly, Canada.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025 -
This temporary suspension was welcome, but now the tariffs are back and Canada is retaliating with tariffs on over $30 billion worth of U.S. goods such as orange juice, motorcycles, and cosmetics.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The judge’s ruling prohibits the Idaho Attorney General’s Office from prosecuting doctors providing that care.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both Belair and Naomi are implicated in the attack of Jade Cargill, as is fellow combatant Liv Morgan who continues to deny attacking Cargill alongside Raquel Rodriguez.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Previous research has long implicated these tiny air particles in various medical issues.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Abou Sangaré was the first winner of the night, winning Best Male Revelation for his breakout role in Souleymane’s Story as an African immigrant trying to survive in the mean streets of Paris.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baron criticized the use of heavily armed federal agents for such cases, arguing that resources should be focused on criminals and public threats rather than individuals trying to adjust their status legally.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Oscar nominee Colman Domingo’s in it too, as this column was first to report.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Multiple wildfires were reported Saturday by the North Carolina and US Forest Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Recriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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