1
as in babies
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
one of the biggest bellyachers about the lousy coffee at work
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2
as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person
there's always at least one bellyacher who doesn't like the food on the cruise ship
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Noun
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Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026 -
Yet research shows the real influence rests with women themselves – and that change will only come if more babies are born within the community.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Their most striking characteristic is their human-like teeth designed to crunch through crabs and mollusks.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Hermit crabs tend to take tiny bites and eat slowly, so break up any food before feeding it to them.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not all bears are created equal The good news is that most bear encounters never escalate to an attack.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The parasite has the cattle and dairy industry on edge, but in Mexico, screwworm has also been found in bears, pigs, goats, and even dogs and cats.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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In any case, the TM-B defining feature is the software that sits between the cranks and the motor, shaping the whole cycling experience.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bellyachers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellyachers. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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