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as in whines
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 objections
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 indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in illnesses
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 complaints
Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Jefferson proved his usefulness soon after his arrival, when he was placed on a committee with John Dickinson to draft a declaration—not the declaration, which was still a year away, but rather a list of complaints for King George III.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The North Carolina Medical Board in December 2023 received two back-to-back complaints about Lynch sharing detailed information and showing graphic photos of unconscious patients on the operating table to people at a local bar.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
And so, the residential complaints in Tucson and Fayette County are part of a larger pattern.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
After years of complaints about inconsistent whistles, excessive physicality and a lack of accountability from officials, commissioner Cathy Engelbert acknowledged during All-Star Weekend last July that officiating had become a growing concern around the league.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
No questions, or complaints, answered.
—George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Imposter scams garnered the most fraud complaints last year, at more than 1 million reports, according to 2025 data from the Federal Trade Commission.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The massive data centers, warehouse-like buildings housing the computer servers and other infrastructure used to power AI, are at the center of steadily growing complaints from communities about energy bills, noise and environmental impacts.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Jefferson proved his usefulness soon after his arrival, when he was placed on a committee with John Dickinson to draft a declaration—not the declaration, which was still a year away, but rather a list of complaints for King George III.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
The North Carolina Medical Board in December 2023 received two back-to-back complaints about Lynch sharing detailed information and showing graphic photos of unconscious patients on the operating table to people at a local bar.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
And so, the residential complaints in Tucson and Fayette County are part of a larger pattern.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 May 2026
After years of complaints about inconsistent whistles, excessive physicality and a lack of accountability from officials, commissioner Cathy Engelbert acknowledged during All-Star Weekend last July that officiating had become a growing concern around the league.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
No questions, or complaints, answered.
—George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Imposter scams garnered the most fraud complaints last year, at more than 1 million reports, according to 2025 data from the Federal Trade Commission.
—Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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Some members of the House have raised objections to provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, in particular the ban on purchases by institutional investors.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Neither country’s domestic politics raised objections from the EBU, which viewed the contest purely as a broadcasting exercise, not a method for political accountability.—
Steven Blum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Most take years to develop, meaning cases that are being investigated right now likely won’t see indictments or civil actions for several years.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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McMorris also said corruption indictments and convictions have played a significant role in City Council turnover over the last several election cycles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Three cases were reported earlier this week, long after the typical growing season for the mushrooms behind the illnesses, leaving public health officials and mycologists puzzled about why the poisonings have been so widespread and what is causing the trend.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Further genetic sequencing is ongoing today to determine the strain causing the illnesses.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Hart had came to Haddish’s defense and aired grievances against Williams.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Though directors had grievances with John’s leadership, their complaints weren’t serious enough to justify firing him at this point.—
Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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With very few exceptions, an end was declared, not only to empires, but also to city-states, duchies, principalities, emirates, sultanates, caliphates, khanates, agencies, princely states, colonies, suzerains, dependencies, mandates, tributaries, condominia and protectorates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the aggregate, there is a correlation between earlier picks and better outcomes, but exceptions abound.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Last year, 30-year-old Athens resident Gabryele Watson pleaded guilty to four counts of cyberstalking, two counts of communicating threats to injure in interstate commerce, and two counts of unlawful use of a means of identification.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Over time, supplier counts expand.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Indicators can be so subtle and nonspecific that doctors tend to misattribute them to other, more common, ailments—which can delay diagnosis, sometimes for years.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The rotation has been marvelous from the get-go despite its ailments.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the moment that B’Tselem says Hathaleen collapsed, the visuals are jostled but moans of pain can be heard.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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