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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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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
Of all the places in the world, no complaints.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
At the moment, Amazon is not mandated as a joint employer of DSPs, though pending complaints from regional directors of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could change that in some areas of the country.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As the junta dragged its feet on shutting down the scam centers – a pressing security priority for Beijing – and after years of complaints by families of those trafficked to work in them on its southwestern border as well as growing international media reports, China launched a crackdown in 2023.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s allowed doctors to help patients resolve complaints or be seen quickly and bypass expensive emergency room visits.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its internal data suggests that the test product has slashed missing item complaints by up to 30%.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The president linked his broader complaints about the United Nations to the building's renovation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the organization, in the case that an incident arises, complaints must be filed with the head coach, the commissioner or the president of the program.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The decision to place Hauck on leave followed three complaints accusing him of inappropriate speech on multiple occasions, according to records received via a Freedom of Information Act request.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
At the moment, Amazon is not mandated as a joint employer of DSPs, though pending complaints from regional directors of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could change that in some areas of the country.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As the junta dragged its feet on shutting down the scam centers – a pressing security priority for Beijing – and after years of complaints by families of those trafficked to work in them on its southwestern border as well as growing international media reports, China launched a crackdown in 2023.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s allowed doctors to help patients resolve complaints or be seen quickly and bypass expensive emergency room visits.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The company said its internal data suggests that the test product has slashed missing item complaints by up to 30%.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The president linked his broader complaints about the United Nations to the building's renovation.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
According to the organization, in the case that an incident arises, complaints must be filed with the head coach, the commissioner or the president of the program.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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Reviewing pages have been thinned by the forces of history and technology; few Pynchon skeptics anymore bother to take the time to read the novels and register their objections.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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King is accused of threatening Saulter to stay quiet about Goodloe’s allegations, according to the previous indictments.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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In all, the personal assistant funneled $407,102 in campaign donations on Hoffman's behalf between 2008 and 2020, including $45,500 to Wisconsin candidates and political committees, the indictments said.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hospitalization is necessary for most patients and the disease has a case-fatality rate of about 20%, which is far greater than other foodborne illnesses.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Timely treatment of acute illnesses and consistent management of chronic conditions or special needs are also vital to prevent deterioration and long-term consequences into adulthood.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following their exit, the couple aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an extraordinary moment in professional sports, the WNBA All-Star Napheesa Collier used a postgame press conference to air her grievances about the way the league in general, as well as commissioner Cathy Engelbert specifically, does business.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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One option would require universal permitting, meaning every business that emits the five toxics would need a permit, and another proposal would require universal permitting with some exceptions.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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There have been exceptions, of course, like Dario Vitale’s divisive first collection for Versace, which had the merit of placing the brand at the center of conversation.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means his salary counts against the cap, which is part of why things are getting tighter than expected for Toronto already.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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He later was arrested at the hospital on counts of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, all misdemeanors.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a more comprehensive mind-body tune-up, guests can opt for a multi-day Paths to Wellbeing program, which targets specific ailments, such as insomnia.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Aiyuk, who tore his ACL and MCL in Week 7 of last season, isn't close to returning, and Pearsall and Jennings have what appear to be more minor ailments.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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