- present participle of criticize.
criticizing
Example Sentences
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Riley is criticizing the global economy but setting this caper in the fashion world keeps the style interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
There’s so much decorum among judges, this infamous brotherhood of the robe, that keeps them from directly criticizing one another.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The party is also calling for higher investments in public services and social welfare and criticizing past tax cuts for the wealthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Are you criticizing how I saved your life?”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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