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as in grievance
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 objection
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 indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in disease
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 complaint
In response, Cuthbertson filed an internal discrimination and retaliation complaint.
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Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
None of these impassioned complaints appeared to engender much sympathy from the board, or indeed from the three Related Digital executives who were sitting against the wall observing the proceedings.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Jacobs was booked into the Brown County Jail on May 26 following a police response to a domestic disturbance complaint.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The commission overseeing Colorado’s Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel has launched an investigation into the agency’s new leader amid mounting complaints from attorneys and staff about her leadership.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
None of these impassioned complaints appeared to engender much sympathy from the board, or indeed from the three Related Digital executives who were sitting against the wall observing the proceedings.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Jacobs was booked into the Brown County Jail on May 26 following a police response to a domestic disturbance complaint.
—Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The commission overseeing Colorado’s Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel has launched an investigation into the agency’s new leader amid mounting complaints from attorneys and staff about her leadership.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
Noun
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Young people who once sought belonging through families, churches, schools, sports and communities are now too often finding identity through online extremism, grievance, anger and attention-seeking behavior.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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But now, Gunther has a legitimate grievance about how his title match turned out.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Boilermakers’ former general counsel testified Tuesday that the law firm representing the union for roughly half a century attended International Executive Council meetings held at luxury destinations — and raised no objections about the costs or attendance.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Even before his conviction, his 2024 indictment spooked the industry and led some short sellers to beef up legal disclaimers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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His attorney, Mike Howard, said after the indictment that the defense believes prosecutors will be unable to eliminate reasonable doubt about whether Anthony acted to protect himself during the encounter.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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But some researchers who were involved in the network say the cuts weakened relationships with experts abroad that had been fostered over years, undercutting research collaborations on dangerous diseases like Ebola.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The guilt of a stack of unread books is a low constant whine at the back of your head.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Both motors stay at or below 45 dBA even at full power, something that will genuinely surprise anyone used to the whine of current-generation motors.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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There's very little Democrats and Republicans seem to agree on these days, but Iowa's importance to their political futures is one exception.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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On-field treatment delay Players who require on-field treatment from medical staff will have to leave the field of play for one minute after the restart, bar notable exceptions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Houser grinded through a pair of long innings that ate into his pitch count, throwing 37 pitches in the first inning and 27 more pitches in the third inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Those advocating for a fundamental reset — including Newsom, businesses, cities and counties — say a cottage industry of consultants and attorneys have morphed the claim process to include common ailments such as high blood pressure and toenail fungus.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Not only that, but Jill said physical ailments were also taking their toll on the career politician.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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