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as in grievance
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents
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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints
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Recent Examples of complaint
An investigation into the family began after a neighbor filed a complaint on April 14 about children residing in the home who haven’t been attending school, according to El Comercio.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 May 2025
The Public Interest Legal Foundation, a conservative legal group, lodged the complaint Thursday on behalf of two Trump supporters who received letters last year containing violent threats against them and their families for publicly supporting then-candidate Donald Trump.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
The union filed some 90 unfair labor practice complaints against Starbucks with the National Labor Relations Board and launched a five-day strike leading up to Christmas Day in major cities, including several stores in Los Angeles.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 May 2025
The Public Interest Legal Foundation, a conservative legal group, lodged the complaint Thursday on behalf of two Trump supporters who received letters last year containing violent threats against them and their families for publicly supporting then-candidate Donald Trump.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
The union filed some 90 unfair labor practice complaints against Starbucks with the National Labor Relations Board and launched a five-day strike leading up to Christmas Day in major cities, including several stores in Los Angeles.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The figure is only representative of information and complaints submitted by victims to the IC3, FBI officials confirmed.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
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There was a trade request from Butler, three suspensions without pay issued by the Heat and an airing of grievances against each other along the way before the trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Seniors for Peace has added Tesla to its list of grievances during the group’s Friday protests outside an assisted living center.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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It was never sold in the U.S. thanks to the unwavering objections of a resolute reviewer at the FDA named Frances Oldham Kelsey.—
David Armstrong,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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With Republicans going it alone, over the objections of Democrats in the House and Senate critical of the tax package as a giveaway to the rich that will hurt Americans who depend on federal services, leaders will need almost every Republican on board.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The indictment says an off-duty law enforcement officer tipped Lam on Sept. 18 that authorities were on their way to arrest Lam at his Miami rental home.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest and ensuing indictment has escalated a clash between President Trump’s administration and local authorities over the Republican’s sweeping immigration crackdown.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Inside the fence, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful, and sometimes so quiet that the loudest noise was the whine of an overhead drone.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 May 2025
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The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although scientists report to have revived a 2,000-year-old date palm seed from an archaeological site in the Middle East, such cases are the exception.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Indoor skydiving facilities have gained in popularity over the last 20 years, with the official count now standing at over 200 wind tunnels worldwide.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Holmes, 41, was sentenced in January 2023 to 11 years and 3 months in prison after being found guilty of four counts of wire fraud in January 2022.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The North American run of the tour, which kicked off last April, was plagued with several cancellations and postponements due to the singer suffering various ailments.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Francis died Monday at 88 years old following a life-threatening battle with respiratory ailments.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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