1
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
had to deal with an angry customer with a beef about our service
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2
as in muscle
muscular strength
a heavyweight wrestler with a good deal of beef
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he tends to stand around and beef for hours about any slight, real or imagined
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Recent Examples of beef
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
It's loaded with beef, veggies, beans, and spices for the perfect bowl of comfort.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Zach Bryan has pledged to never perform in Kansas City again after once again beefing with Chiefs fans on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Was passing containers of lo mein, honey garlic chicken and beef and broccoli around the table part of your annual tradition?
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
It's loaded with beef, veggies, beans, and spices for the perfect bowl of comfort.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Los Angeles alone sources beef from 10 counties, and those beef suppliers rely on livestock from 469 counties, which are fed using crops grown in 828 counties.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2025
Zach Bryan has pledged to never perform in Kansas City again after once again beefing with Chiefs fans on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beef
Noun
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These are no longer the days of whine and turned-up noses.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
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Deciphering the vocalizations involves both sound and context, as a dog’s bark or whine may be tied to its situation, Zhu said.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rarely, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outcome measures were muscle size, measured with ultrasound, and muscle strength, measured as one-rep max for leg press and barbell biceps curl.—
Outside,
Outside,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In recent years, staff have complained of poor working conditions brought on by overcrowding, despite director Laurence des Cars’s 2023 move to cap attendance at 30,000 visitors daily, accompanied by a ticket price increase.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Until Verizon amends its complaint and the judge rules on the emergency request, there is no court directive preventing the association from moving forward with the rooftop work that Verizon says would interrupt wireless service in the area.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mophie's power bank has the functionality of a wireless MagSafe connection, with the convenience of a stand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chuck and Jim loved the sounds of spaghetti westerns, an influence instantly recognizable in the war-cry screaming sound that permeates his score.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Left to die, breathless and alone, Invisigal chokes while Robert screams from the other end of the comms.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The protests began last week with economic grievances as the Iranian currency, the rial, tanked.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is upsetting Strasbourg’s supporters, and their grievances are multi-pronged.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While Nicole Kidman appeared to settle her divorce from Keith Urban quickly and without much fuss, a less amicable situation reportedly unfolded behind the scenes, in part due to the painful aftermath of her 2001 divorce from first husband Tom Cruise.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vongerichten didn’t get his reputation for nothing; try his signature tuna tartare with avocado, radish, and a ginger marinade and you’ll be reminded what the fuss is about.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Beef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beef. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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