as in accusation
the act of blaming someone for a problem instead of trying to fix or solve it
Engaging in finger-pointing will not help us solve the problem. There was no shortage of finger-pointing among executives after the movie bombed at the box office.
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Recent Examples of finger-pointing
In the weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss, there has been a lot of finger-pointing, and many theories about what the party must do going forward.
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Maya King, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
That had been the theme in Ottawa for years: offseason optimism, then almost immediate disappointment, then months of finger-pointing between games that didn’t matter.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
In the months since, the recriminations and finger-pointing have risen like an angry tide.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Players dropped their heads after bad plays and there was finger-pointing.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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Maya King, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
That had been the theme in Ottawa for years: offseason optimism, then almost immediate disappointment, then months of finger-pointing between games that didn’t matter.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
In the months since, the recriminations and finger-pointing have risen like an angry tide.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Players dropped their heads after bad plays and there was finger-pointing.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger-pointing
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Newsweek also sought comment on Tuesday from Carter's representative and Combs' attorney about the rape accusation.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Wray, the FBI has also faced accusations from Republicans of being biased against Catholics and improperly pressuring social media companies to practice censorship, two matters the FBI has disputed.Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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This inward blame has been a treasure for the rich and powerful, who have had to do less for their poor, publicly and privately, than any other ruling class since, say Napoleonic times.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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At his Monday media session, the Texans coach placed the blame for linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s vicious forearm to the head of a defenseless Trevor Lawrence on the Jacksonville QB.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Inside, 190 lawmakers succeeded in voting against the decree and Yoon was forced to lift martial law just six hours after announcing it, amid widespread condemnation.Ivan Watson, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The declaration followed Marcos Jr.'s signing of legislation clarifying his nation's maritime claims, a move that drew strong condemnation from Beijing.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Helping children ‘get it right’ moves away from shame and guilt and toward feelings of positive self-worth and capability.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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By one hand, he is bound to himself, to his impiety, his recklessness, his envy and pride, his guilt and spite.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The party says there will be disciplinary action — which could include censure, suspension and a ban — for those who violate the code.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Heinz removed the censure from his request and put forth a motion requesting investigations by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the United States Attorney for the District of Arizona into the sheriff's actions.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger-pointing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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