1
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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2
as in to denounce
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 decry
At a Cabinet meeting last month, Trump decried early voting and mail voting.
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arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has called for a national AI Action Plan to guide America's burgeoning AI industry, and OpenAI was happy to use that as an opportunity to decry the negative effect of copyright enforcement on AI development.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Today, Lewis is a member of the Jews Against Gassing Coalition, a New Orleans-area group decrying the state’s efforts to use nitrogen gas to execute death row inmates because, members say, such a method echoes the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The state funding won’t cover pedestrian or bicycle paths or additional work the district says is needed to improve the nearby intersection of Eckert Road and Boise Avenue that nearby residents have long decried as unsafe.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has called for a national AI Action Plan to guide America's burgeoning AI industry, and OpenAI was happy to use that as an opportunity to decry the negative effect of copyright enforcement on AI development.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Today, Lewis is a member of the Jews Against Gassing Coalition, a New Orleans-area group decrying the state’s efforts to use nitrogen gas to execute death row inmates because, members say, such a method echoes the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The state funding won’t cover pedestrian or bicycle paths or additional work the district says is needed to improve the nearby intersection of Eckert Road and Boise Avenue that nearby residents have long decried as unsafe.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decry
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Some loved the medical thriller aspects and quick pacing, while others dismissed it as shallow and improbable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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In January 2025, a federal judge dismissed the case in its entirety and the family is now appealing the decision.—
Iris Carreras,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduce dryness, and create a smoother, more polished look.3 8.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Such programs help ensure that employees behave ethically and minimize disruptions to business operations—an attractive feature for building and maintaining intercompany relationships.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The rhetoric Trump used against him was so extreme, even the Justice Roberts condemned him!—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Immediately, a slew of over 400 A-list Hollywood power players condemned such an action.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming The Fear Of Letting Go One of the biggest reasons leaders avoid delegating is fear that the work will not be done right, mistakes will happen or their value will be diminished.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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Many people — including celebrity moms like Allison Kuch and fellow SYTYCD alum Witney Carson — have taken to the brand's Instagram comments section to criticize Happiest Baby.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Losing at home to Tennessee, even with a backup quarterback, and at home to Arizona cannot be blamed entirely on the front office.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Neighbors blame that for a host of health issues stemming from noise pollution caused by fans cooling the mine’s thousands of computers.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Decry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decry. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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