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as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounces
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 decries
Italy decries ‘insult’ to religious freedom Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government stood with Cardinal Pizzaballa and other religious leaders.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
In a half-page essay, Davidson decries the current state of antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone who decries the death of media literacy over a glitter wedding dress on X is telling on themselves.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Bill Bruner, chair of the Highway 285 Improvement Committee, decries the delay of an improvement project at the Kings Valley Drive intersection.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Leo decries 'rubble and open wounds' of war The new pope has lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
In his pitch for privatization, Allen decries New College’s reliance on state appropriations and claims the school has never been well-suited for the State University System, pointing to its unusually high cost in taxpayer dollars per student.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
In a half-page essay, Davidson decries the current state of antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Anyone who decries the death of media literacy over a glitter wedding dress on X is telling on themselves.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
But each mourns for Good’s life and decries the American tragedy that is her killing.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2026
Bill Bruner, chair of the Highway 285 Improvement Committee, decries the delay of an improvement project at the Kings Valley Drive intersection.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Leo decries 'rubble and open wounds' of war The new pope has lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
In his pitch for privatization, Allen decries New College’s reliance on state appropriations and claims the school has never been well-suited for the State University System, pointing to its unusually high cost in taxpayer dollars per student.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decries
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Wallen neither embraces nor denounces MAGA, achieving a similar political slipperiness.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Air drying is best to prevent shrinkage, but combining it with a low-heat dryer cycle minimizes wrinkles.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI memo criticizes Anthropic watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cutting educational, recreational, arts and youth development activities not only diminishes quality of life but may also lead to juvenile delinquency, justice system involvement or dependency on government assistance.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Perpetuating ageism diminishes all of us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Olson went on to say that the Holy Father, like his predecessors, consistently condemns acts of terrorism, including those sanctioned by Iran and its surrogates in the Middle East.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants Spain signed off for the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Egypt.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The oil industry blames California’s environmental policies for driving them out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over a year after their podcast Plan Bri Uncut ended, LaPaglia blames Call Her Daddy’s founding father, Alex Cooper, for the nail in the coffin for her friendship with O’Malley.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Decries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decries. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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