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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
Over the next few years, relief rates rose as the companies provided more individualized responses to complaints filed through the agency.
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Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Chicago taxpayers had to front a $100,000 settlement with the two ex-staffers who filed wrongful termination complaints.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
School board and district leaders blamed the local union for dragging out the process, and state officials latched onto those complaints to criticize the union.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Both complaints further allege McAdoo exceeded the maximum a person or committee can contribute to another committee under North Carolina law, which is $6,800.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Each of these technological turns produced complaints and concerns that bear a similarity to things being said about AI today.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Since his retirement, current and former staff say the department has been plagued by a thinning workforce, fanning complaints further.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
However, Select has received a high level of customer service complaints.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Suspension One of our only complaints about the RAV4 has been the ride on rougher dirt roads.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
Joel Jacobs, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Chicago taxpayers had to front a $100,000 settlement with the two ex-staffers who filed wrongful termination complaints.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
School board and district leaders blamed the local union for dragging out the process, and state officials latched onto those complaints to criticize the union.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Both complaints further allege McAdoo exceeded the maximum a person or committee can contribute to another committee under North Carolina law, which is $6,800.
—Mary Ramsey
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Each of these technological turns produced complaints and concerns that bear a similarity to things being said about AI today.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Since his retirement, current and former staff say the department has been plagued by a thinning workforce, fanning complaints further.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
However, Select has received a high level of customer service complaints.
—Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Suspension One of our only complaints about the RAV4 has been the ride on rougher dirt roads.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
Noun
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Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday night, members of the upper chamber dropped objections to legislation passed by the House of Commons ousting dozens of dukes, earls and viscounts who inherited seats in Parliament along with their aristocratic titles.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the investigation is complete, a decision will be made on whether to seek felony indictments and then proceed to trial.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The House took no formal action but a Leon County grand jury was convened, but so far not indictments or reports have been issued from that probe.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Experts continue to recommend vaccination as a tactic to prevent viral illnesses and chronic diseases like lung cancer.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ability to provide something that is close to the real thing will be groundbreaking for families touched by ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neuron disease and other debilitating illnesses.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet a right to petition means little if grievances are acknowledged but not meaningfully addressed.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Send Help, now in theaters, Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her overbearing boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where their past office grievances become a violent fight for survival.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of the exceptions provided that when the professional determined that there was a probability that his patient would injure himself or others, the professional was allowed to disclose the information to medical, mental health or law enforcement personnel.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ari Lauer pleaded guilty in October 2025 to 23 counts of fraud in the case of DC solar, a Benicia company that served as a front for a nearly $1 billion Ponzi scheme that duped major corporations and sophisticated investors including Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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In three at-bats of a 4-1 win against San Diego Monday, McCutchen made his spring debut with a double, two balls that left the bat at over 100 mph, took a pair of counts to full and saw 16 pitches overall.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The implications about diet and disease — and the possibility of drastically reducing our most fatal ailments — are convincing.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for the Heat’s injuries, Herro and Ware’s ailments are the new ones to monitor.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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