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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
Of all the places in the world, no complaints.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
At the moment, Amazon is not mandated as a joint employer of DSPs, though pending complaints from regional directors of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could change that in some areas of the country.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As the junta dragged its feet on shutting down the scam centers – a pressing security priority for Beijing – and after years of complaints by families of those trafficked to work in them on its southwestern border as well as growing international media reports, China launched a crackdown in 2023.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s allowed doctors to help patients resolve complaints or be seen quickly and bypass expensive emergency room visits.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its internal data suggests that the test product has slashed missing item complaints by up to 30%.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The president linked his broader complaints about the United Nations to the building's renovation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the organization, in the case that an incident arises, complaints must be filed with the head coach, the commissioner or the president of the program.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
At the moment, Amazon is not mandated as a joint employer of DSPs, though pending complaints from regional directors of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could change that in some areas of the country.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As the junta dragged its feet on shutting down the scam centers – a pressing security priority for Beijing – and after years of complaints by families of those trafficked to work in them on its southwestern border as well as growing international media reports, China launched a crackdown in 2023.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s allowed doctors to help patients resolve complaints or be seen quickly and bypass expensive emergency room visits.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its internal data suggests that the test product has slashed missing item complaints by up to 30%.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The president linked his broader complaints about the United Nations to the building's renovation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the organization, in the case that an incident arises, complaints must be filed with the head coach, the commissioner or the president of the program.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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On one side are evangelistic followers of the Temperance movement, whose objections to the Guinness family don’t really need to be explained.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some of the strongest objections, in fact, came from Elton John.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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In all, the personal assistant funneled $407,102 in campaign donations on Hoffman's behalf between 2008 and 2020, including $45,500 to Wisconsin candidates and political committees, the indictments said.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The names of several other co-defendants in the case remain redacted from public indictments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Aileen Marty, an infectious disease expert at Florida International University, warned that removing vaccine requirements would leave children vulnerable to illnesses many parents no longer recognize.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The same goes for anyone with chronic illnesses like diabetes or kidney disease.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Following their exit, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an extraordinary moment in professional sports, the WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier used a postgame press conference to air her grievances about the way the league in general, as well as commissioner Cathy Engelbert specifically, does business.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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There have been exceptions, of course, like Dario Vitale’s divisive first collection for Versace, which had the merit of placing the brand at the center of conversation.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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In addition to first-degree murder, the man was also arrested on counts of identity theft and theft, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Angel Holland and Aaron Stalling were both charged with three counts of child endangerment as well as three counts of felony abuse, according to Hamilton County Jail records reviewed by PEOPLE.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Similarly, at 1,400 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea’s hypersaline waters are often recommended for skin ailments such as psoriasis and eczema.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle have missed their last two games due to toe and hamstring ailments, respectively.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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