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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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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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
The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The report’s own data shows that companies slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion are experiencing higher discrimination complaints, lower morale, and decreased attraction of top talent.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Worse, after complaints from SpaceX, the FCC launched a review that could have led to the revocation of its licenses to the spectrum for failing to use it.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Discovery asking about offering short-term packages, according to the complaints.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The Yangs and other farmers across China filed complaints.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Several employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have filed whistleblower complaints after being put on administrative leave shortly after signing a public letter of dissent last week.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s a clear business case for properly managing worker complaints, too, said Tzlil Rubenstein, the Fair Labor Association’s social compliance program officer.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
In May, Ruth López, a prominent lawyer with Cristosal who had filed multiple corruption complaints against Bukele’s administration, was arrested in a midnight raid.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The report’s own data shows that companies slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion are experiencing higher discrimination complaints, lower morale, and decreased attraction of top talent.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Worse, after complaints from SpaceX, the FCC launched a review that could have led to the revocation of its licenses to the spectrum for failing to use it.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Discovery asking about offering short-term packages, according to the complaints.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The Yangs and other farmers across China filed complaints.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Several employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have filed whistleblower complaints after being put on administrative leave shortly after signing a public letter of dissent last week.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s a clear business case for properly managing worker complaints, too, said Tzlil Rubenstein, the Fair Labor Association’s social compliance program officer.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
In May, Ruth López, a prominent lawyer with Cristosal who had filed multiple corruption complaints against Bukele’s administration, was arrested in a midnight raid.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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The landowners' objections do not bar TVA's authorization to access the properties pursuant to the court’s orders, nor does authorization hinge on further activity in the lawsuits.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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All states allow medical vaccine exemptions and most states already have exemption policies in place for people with strong religious objections, in an effort to balance the need for public health with the ideal of individual freedom of choice.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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But grand juries have declined to return indictments a handful of times in recent weeks in Washington — a potential sign of residents’ frustration with the ongoing law enforcement operation that has led to federal charges in many cases that would typically be handled in local court.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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These rules, enforced by the state Department of Health, are designed to prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses that once posed widespread threats.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sprawling nature of the assailant’s rantings and grievances led government officials and other observers to zero in on single pieces of information immediately after the attack, which also injured 16 children and three adult parishioners.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
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During a recent White House cabinet meeting, Rubio pivoted from policy discussions to expressing his grievances with those who elect to hold weddings on Saturdays that feature a full football slate.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Eighty-two percent of Florida parents said public schools should require vaccines for measles and polio, with some exceptions.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Plus, with few exceptions, Starbucks has given Wall Street very little visibility into its financial targets and the costs of the turnaround.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the Seattle game, Raleigh admitted it while manger Dan Wilson downplayed it by citing tough counts and the Yankees capitalizing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The woman’s mother and her mom’s boyfriend have since been charged with two counts each of neglect of a dependent, court records show.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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And, in the course of the novel, the characters do, in fact, die, one after another, but mostly from the ailments of old age.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The partnership tried to play through the ailments, but the results weren’t materializing for most of the year.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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