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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
The ruling awarded Kwatinetz a victory on his claims and dismissed Banks’ cross-complaint.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the 33 violations, nine of which were High Priority, that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspector found in a check ignited by a customer complaint.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the facility has been dogged by complaints of unsafe conditions.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Wilson has further alleged that MacInnes later withdrew her complaint after being given career opportunities by Ghost.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Here are some of the 33 violations, nine of which were High Priority, that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspector found in a check ignited by a customer complaint.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Over the years, the facility has been dogged by complaints of unsafe conditions.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
Wilson has further alleged that MacInnes later withdrew her complaint after being given career opportunities by Ghost.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
Noun
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And Congress cannot pass any laws that abridge the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, or the right to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Heidner raised and spent the most to finish a distant fourth in what appeared to be largely a vanity campaign to address his personal grievances against Pritzker.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The obvious objection is that assigning ownership means nothing unless people honor the assignments.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Gloria’s plan drew immediate objections from groups citywide, including in La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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During a federal raid on Loloee’s stores and homes in October 2023, agents found phony Social Security cards for 298 Viva Supermarket employees, the indictment said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prior to that time, a conservative who dared toss the dirty indictment at his or her opponent would face disapproval from all directions, and, of course, condemnation from the legacy media.—
Bob Ehrlich,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip makers that can grow in all kinds of climates, avoid diseases and pests, sit in storage for months and still deliver a satisfying crunch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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After all, inflammation is a major driver of not only gum disease but also the chronic conditions listed above.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
22 Apr. 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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The whine from that straight-cut gearbox alone is painfully loud, say nothing of the wide-open exhaust on the 4.0 L flat-six.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
16 Mar. 2026
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Next, the researchers aim to generalize their approach to other quantum processes and refine it for more complex, real-world conditions—where uncertainty is the rule, not the exception.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, some exceptions—Michter’s 25 and Celebration Sour Mash (the latter is a blend of ages) push this boundary successfully.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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His pitch count goes up, runners get on base, and the Mets have no choice but to bring in another arm.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The last two counts are to be served concurrently to each other but consecutive to the first.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Manager Craig Counsell described this hamstring strain as mild, explaining Thielbar said this is a less-severe version of the ailment.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee awkwardly slid into home and banged up his quad in the process, a minor ailment that resulted in him being lifted from the game in the eighth inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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