1
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back
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2
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away
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Recent Examples of griped
Some fans griped that the writing of the new season hasn’t been as strong, with characters voicing too much overlapping exposition and bickering amid thick layers of special effects.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Later, a pastor clear across the canton griped about another broadcast.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
While a few commentators griped that Nintendo’s latest version was just more powerful (and more expensive) than the last, gamers seem to have flocked to the new device.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fire department — some of whose members had publicly griped about Doherty and Lindsay — initially suggested the fire was an act of arson, with one firefighter stating so via the company’s dispatch and later noting the presence of turpentine, a flammable solvent.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
The administration has griped about the large fines that the EU has levied as a result of their privacy laws and antitrust laws that are significantly more stringent and enforced more frequently in Europe than in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Later, a pastor clear across the canton griped about another broadcast.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
While a few commentators griped that Nintendo’s latest version was just more powerful (and more expensive) than the last, gamers seem to have flocked to the new device.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
The fire department — some of whose members had publicly griped about Doherty and Lindsay — initially suggested the fire was an act of arson, with one firefighter stating so via the company’s dispatch and later noting the presence of turpentine, a flammable solvent.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
The administration has griped about the large fines that the EU has levied as a result of their privacy laws and antitrust laws that are significantly more stringent and enforced more frequently in Europe than in the United States.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for griped
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She’d been awakened by their puppy, and had been annoyed at Ryan, who hadn’t gotten up early with the dog like he was supposed to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kelce was evaluated for a concussion in the locker room, and he was annoyed at having to answer the questions that are part of the test.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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There was little pushback from industry leaders or consumer advocates on Tuesday even though towing representatives had previously complained that the changes would add costs and consumer lawyers had objected that the recommendations didn’t go far enough to protect drivers.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
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But monks there complained that the slain king was walking around at night, frightening them with strange sounds.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hollywood CEOs aren’t getting hot and bothered about using AI to completely replace real-life movie stars; the guilds wouldn’t allow it, and audiences wouldn’t want it.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Burrow, who spoke with media after the Bengals lost 18-20 to the Cleveland Browns, seemed bothered by his 'do from the start, sitting down at the mic and instantly raking his lengthy bangs back with his hands.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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With this vote, you guys just screamed from the rooftops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The announcer screamed into the microphone.—
Sara Schiff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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But those movements further irritated a rib injury that Hendrix first sustained during Wicked night.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The decision by Aaron Turner, Kuminga’s agent, to go on a media tour in recent weeks while negotiating publicly in hopes of landing a better offer for Kuminga, irritated some with the organization, according to league sources.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Banks has bugged Kerkering to clean his locker, to no avail.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Power gains are bugged to be too low for a new power grind that no one wants to do anyway.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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From the other room, the victim moaned.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Griped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griped. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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