complaints

noun

plural of complaint
1
as in whines
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 objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

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3
as in indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person filed a complaint in court

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4
as in illnesses
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 complaints The committee might be thankful its initial release came moments before the flipping of the House and Senate captured Tuesday night’s headlines as UCLA was far from the only program with complaints. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 5 Nov. 2026 One of our biggest complaints about the prior mini was its bezels, which felt large for a tablet of its size. — ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Those resident complaints, however, could find a more sympathetic ear from Hinojosa compared to Abbott. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 From this perspective, Beijing is also dismissive of foreign complaints about unfair market interventions or trade imbalances as the sour grapes of rich countries that had grown accustomed to rent-seeking technology monopolies. — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026 Concerts at the stadium have been suspended since 2024 following complaints from neighbors about excessive noise. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 The post accused bar employees of ignoring complaints about the costume and claimed the man made Nazi salutes. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 The probe could mark the start of a tougher response to illicit operators occupying sites, following years of complaints from some of the world’s biggest mining companies. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026 No complaints, just fantastic sound all day (and night, thanks to a 20-hour playtime). — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
  1. grievances
  2. objections
  3. indictments
  4. illnesses
  5. moans
  6. exceptions
  7. counts
  8. ailments
Noun
  • And with this no longer just being a student movement, as trade unions and Yellow Vests join in, voicing grievances over the cost of living and calling on Macron to go, the anger is unlikely to subside anytime soon.
    — Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For most, the choice then narrows to either carrying one’s grievances to the grave or mustering the courage and resolve to defect.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of grievances
Noun
  • Two of the three objections against Macías and Sigcho-Lopez were filed by people who had circulated primary petitions for Patty García.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The City Council voted it down, and the mayor's opponents passed an alternate budget plan over his objections.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of objections
Noun
  • In July, a grand jury returned dozens of indictments over the murders of five inmates, assaults against staff and other acts of violence.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In Virginia, a judge’s finding that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed led to the dismissal of indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Atty.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • These cases often involve unusual illnesses that challenge even experienced physicians.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Some developed psychological illnesses or died within a few years from physical ailments.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of illnesses
Noun
  • Lori can hardly speak, relying on a young nurse who sits at her side to translate her low, pained moans.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Wails and moans of grief interspersed the chanting, until the small coffin was lowered into the grave.
    — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of moans
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the practice of establishing non-disclosure agreements with public officials will largely end, OpenAI said, except for a narrow set of exceptions focused on security or trade secrets.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The specific restrictions and exceptions have yet to be determined.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exceptions
Noun
  • If convicted, Sapov faces a maximum of five years in prison for each of the two counts of stalking, followed by supervised release.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
  • He was impeached, repeatedly indicted and convicted of multiple felony counts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of counts
Noun
  • In these regions, the predominant ailments are HIV/AIDS, premature birth and birth trauma, congenital anomalies and injuries.
    — Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Some may find the value to be limited, especially if their dog or cat breed is younger or less predisposed to suffer from medical issues or ailments.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ailments

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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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