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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
movie critics tried to outdo one another in deprecating the comedy as the stupidest movie of the year
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as in to dislike
to hold an unfavorable opinion of
deprecates TV sitcoms as childish and simpleminded
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On the other side are those conservatives who, while not deprecating the United States' historic role as a liberator, mainly cherish its domestic tradition of liberty—above all, liberty from the burdens of excessive federal debt, taxation, regulation, and intrusion.
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Bret Stephens, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2013
Further Reading Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
But the old Paint app's renaissance is coming at the expense of Paint 3D, which Microsoft says is formally being deprecated and removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2024
Microsoft confirms its Paint 3D app is being discontinued in November
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Paint 3D was going to replace Paint at one point, and now it’s being deprecated.
Paint 3D, once Microsoft’s biggest update to its Paint app, is being removed from the Microsoft Store later this year and no longer supported.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2024
Recent versions of macOS have deprecated third-party kernel extensions for exactly this reason, one explanation for why Macs weren't taken down by the CrowdStrike update.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
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Bret Stephens, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2013
Further Reading Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
But the old Paint app's renaissance is coming at the expense of Paint 3D, which Microsoft says is formally being deprecated and removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2024
Microsoft confirms its Paint 3D app is being discontinued in November
/
Paint 3D was going to replace Paint at one point, and now it’s being deprecated.
Paint 3D, once Microsoft’s biggest update to its Paint app, is being removed from the Microsoft Store later this year and no longer supported.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2024
Recent versions of macOS have deprecated third-party kernel extensions for exactly this reason, one explanation for why Macs weren't taken down by the CrowdStrike update.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 26 July 2024
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Some critics of President Biden may dismiss his recent apology of the federal Indian boarding schools as a strategy to win votes in what was a tight presidential election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hamlin offered a glimpse into his conversation with Forde, heatedly recounting how online criticisms of the playoff system were dismissed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brown explained the reasons that Meghan has become disliked by the majority of Britains.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, Godzilla actors Haruo Nakajima and Katsumi Tezuka disliked the suit.Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, the single-bore method minimizes street-level disruption.Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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This method, which is based on the idea of moving to where the hottest deer sign and action can be found, is used by many hunters who decide to minimize their hunting gear footprint and overall carry weight.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But the group has largely been shy about criticizing Trump openly.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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As new ways become familiar, employees recognize their advantages, and resistance gradually diminishes.Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Black Lives Matter is severely diminished as an institution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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In 2018, Arizona voters overwhelmingly rejected school vouchers.Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Deprecate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprecate. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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