as in whining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall
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Recent Examples of complaining
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Substance abuse was not detected in a large majority (79%) of visitors to emergency departments complaining of heat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In April, 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise, a Haitian, died while being held at GEO’s Pompano Beach facility after complaining of chest pains.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
My question is how to get the most out of this reunion without sitting around rehashing old issues/resentments and complaining about our parents, especially our mother.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Cipher complaining about the bad camera angle might be my favorite Linklater moment of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
There is a case that the P5 mechanism makes sense in a fractured geopolitical environment, despite numerous member states complaining about it.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Some early buyers have also been complaining about the phone's poor scratch resistance.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
And the truth is, other nations should stop complaining — and start learning.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Substance abuse was not detected in a large majority (79%) of visitors to emergency departments complaining of heat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In April, 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise, a Haitian, died while being held at GEO’s Pompano Beach facility after complaining of chest pains.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
My question is how to get the most out of this reunion without sitting around rehashing old issues/resentments and complaining about our parents, especially our mother.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Cipher complaining about the bad camera angle might be my favorite Linklater moment of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
There is a case that the P5 mechanism makes sense in a fractured geopolitical environment, despite numerous member states complaining about it.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Some early buyers have also been complaining about the phone's poor scratch resistance.
—PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaining
Verb
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Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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The canine was filmed barking and whining incessantly while balancing himself on his owner's knees.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, Darvish will get to pitch in front of a stadium of screaming, hopeful, nervous Cubs fans.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s screaming electric guitar AND an orchestra.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The deputies ultimately roll him over before putting on handcuffs as Mull can be heard moaning in pain.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The recognizable munchies didn't stop the cast members from moaning, groaning and throwing up as usual.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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He was also heard muttering expletives down the stretch, visibly battling the heat and pressure.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Miami Marlins incited grumbling across the sport as the organization embarked on several newfangled initiatives in 2025.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Guaranteed, prospective postseason opponents are grumbling a bit now.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, with the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni, worrying about cleaning up has become a thing of the past.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hurricanes far out into the ocean give forecasters the opportunity to observe the powerful heat machines without worrying about catastrophic landfalls.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Complaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaining. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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