1
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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2
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
The jail has also struggled with chronic understaffing, complaints about mold, fungus and poor food quality, McGuinnes said.
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The series was part of the complaint lodged against Owens.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Adding thousands of inexperienced agents, many hired quickly and trained under pressure, will likely increase complaint volumes while simultaneously reducing the agency’s capacity to address them.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
In recent weeks, multiple media outlets have uncovered complaints from X users who have been victims of Grok deepfakes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
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Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The series was part of the complaint lodged against Owens.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Adding thousands of inexperienced agents, many hired quickly and trained under pressure, will likely increase complaint volumes while simultaneously reducing the agency’s capacity to address them.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
In recent weeks, multiple media outlets have uncovered complaints from X users who have been victims of Grok deepfakes.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
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
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At a City Hall news conference, the mayor responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget, which aldermen passed over his objections last month, by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Thursday, a new federal indictment was unsealed, charging Luchin with a single-day robbery spree that netted barely more than $2,800.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the indictment, the six defendants were accused of distributing cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Patrick's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze teamed up with leading non profit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help raise awareness of the disease and increase funding for research.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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That type of big-moment success was more the exception than the rule, however, in a Chiefs defensive season defined by letdowns in late, game-changing moments.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With a moderate 320-thread-count sateen weave, the fabric balances breathability and smoothness while staying cool to the touch.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now, nearly a decade after their divorce was finalized, McKee is in custody in Illinois after being arrested on two counts of murder in connection with the Tepes’ deaths, records show.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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In 2010, two years before his death at 82 from complications of heart and lung ailments, Reisman founded Table Tennis Nation.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who popped up on the injury report Thursday with a hamstring ailment, was present.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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