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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
Tension between Lorincz and the rest of the neighborhood began with her frequent complaints to the police about local children playing near her home.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The incidents began in early 2021, when Lorincz called the police half a dozen times with complaints about Owens' children.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The action came after the Sheriff’s Office received complaints from people who were not able to pick up their animals’ remains, as well as complaints about odors at the business, Sawada said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Little Rock police spokesman Mark Edwards said officers hadn’t made any arrests or responded to any complaints related to the protest.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2025
In an abrupt change of city leadership, Sacramento will appoint a new director to run its Office of Public Safety and Accountability — the oversight body charged with investigating community complaints against the Police and Fire Department.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Located across a causeway from downtown Miami and overlooking Biscayne Bay, the park was beloved by those who grew up visiting the landmark, but plagued by persistent animal welfare complaints.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Lisa Sánchez is a progressive former council member who faced multiple complaints while in office.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
The incidents began in early 2021, when Lorincz called the police half a dozen times with complaints about Owens' children.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Like the woman who shared her August menu, other detainees in Richwood have shared similar complaints about deteriorating food quality with their lawyers and loved ones.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
The action came after the Sheriff’s Office received complaints from people who were not able to pick up their animals’ remains, as well as complaints about odors at the business, Sawada said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Little Rock police spokesman Mark Edwards said officers hadn’t made any arrests or responded to any complaints related to the protest.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2025
In an abrupt change of city leadership, Sacramento will appoint a new director to run its Office of Public Safety and Accountability — the oversight body charged with investigating community complaints against the Police and Fire Department.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Located across a causeway from downtown Miami and overlooking Biscayne Bay, the park was beloved by those who grew up visiting the landmark, but plagued by persistent animal welfare complaints.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Lisa Sánchez is a progressive former council member who faced multiple complaints while in office.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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What To Know The health system said that several competing health systems filed objections to Wellstar’s application related to this project.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even so, many artists choose to make such objections public so that a general audience is aware of their stance.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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Having initially faced 20 years in jail, the additional indictments raised his possible jail term to 45 years, with a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jones was named in both indictments.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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These payments, which are tax-free, are intended for veterans whose disabilities are connected to illnesses, injuries, or events that developed or were aggravated during active duty.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Louis said illnesses such as breast cancer aren’t spoken about among Haitian immigrants, and not doing so could have harmful effects.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mediation is a low-risk forum where a mediator gets the parties to discuss their grievances and recommend a resolution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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These grievances have morphed into calls for regime change, with numerous fatalities reported.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The odds of a hurricane landfall in the US really dwindle at the end of October and into November, but there have been notable late-season exceptions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Walmart is one of the exceptions that proves the rule.—
Mark Simon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Phypers was charged with two felony counts of injuring a spouse, and two felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Matthew and Theresa Lyson, husband and wife and co-founders of the nonprofit Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary in Washtenaw County's Salem Township, have also each been charged with six misdemeanor counts related to operating as a rehabilitator of migratory waterfowl without proper licensure.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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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 26 Oct. 2025.
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