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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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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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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
If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Mercifully, breakfast goes by with no complaints.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office received complaints about closed polls.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
But the move has raised complaints from cattle ranchers around the country.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Like several of her colleagues, Strickland submitted anonymous complaints to the Department of Agriculture, which regulates facilities and labs under the Animal Welfare Act.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the start of construction, neighbors on Rockland Drive have filed at least 10 complaints to the city’s 311 system for mud in the road, erosion, pothole repair and traffic-calming measures.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
That’s what happened after complaints against Fletcher.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Soon to be former Fort Worth fire Chief Jim Davis had some complaints about his time as a city of Fort Worth employee, according to a separation agreement shared with the Star-Telegram.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Mercifully, breakfast goes by with no complaints.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office received complaints about closed polls.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
But the move has raised complaints from cattle ranchers around the country.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Like several of her colleagues, Strickland submitted anonymous complaints to the Department of Agriculture, which regulates facilities and labs under the Animal Welfare Act.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Since the start of construction, neighbors on Rockland Drive have filed at least 10 complaints to the city’s 311 system for mud in the road, erosion, pothole repair and traffic-calming measures.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
That’s what happened after complaints against Fletcher.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Soon to be former Fort Worth fire Chief Jim Davis had some complaints about his time as a city of Fort Worth employee, according to a separation agreement shared with the Star-Telegram.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
Noun
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Holder’s prosecutorial discretion also raised objections.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Penn outbid a number of other suitors for the ESPN business, and the tie-up has faced objections from investors since the very beginning.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The indictments mean those criminal cases skip the preliminary hearing phase and move straight to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But an all-white grand jury returned no indictments.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Contractors working on the project recently completed pouring the foundation for what will provide smaller housing units meant to make quarantining detainees with communicable illnesses safer and easier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The world’s most popular YouTuber partnered with Disney, Make-A-Wish America and YouTube to grant a Frightfully Fun Wish for 40 kids who’ve battled critical illnesses and wished to meet their favorite content creators.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From Madagascar to Nepal, young people have been driving protests, their grievances specific to each nation but broadly tied to weariness with corruption, crime, opaque governance and evaporating economic opportunities.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats held a marathon lunch meeting Tuesday, bordering on three hours, to hash out the options ahead of them, and air some grievances.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, exceptions to the rule (like the Thunder and Rockets) don’t necessarily mean the rule doesn’t exist for a reason.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The policy has several exceptions, including students age 21 and older as well as active-duty military members or veterans, as well as an exemption request process.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Oral arguments for Bankman-Fried’s appeal are set to begin in Manhattan on Tuesday, nearly two years to the day since he was convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy that led to his 25-year prison sentence.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences with no parole, plus another 10 years, for four counts of first-degree murder and one of burglary.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Salmonella rarely results in more serious ailments, which can include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This is based on a mix of historical accounts, the discovery of body lice on the remains of soldiers (which carried the pathogens that transmitted the ailments), and DNA analyses conducted nearly a decade ago.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Stein’s bedroom adjoined the room where Dodge would visit her lover at night; kept awake by the murmurings and moans, Stein lit a candle and composed a portrait of her host.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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