as in whines
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game
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as in annoys
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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as in complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away
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Recent Examples of gripes
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The gripes from the SEC about strength of schedule not being valued enough are fair.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
According to a survey published this summer by online marketplace Lending Tree, 55% of American drivers admit to experiencing road rage, often triggered by gripes such as adjacent motorists texting while driving, tailgating, going too slowly or not using a turn signal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The four-time NFL MVP isn’t new to helmet gripes, as he was mandated to change when the NFL banned his preferred option in 2019.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2025
College football’s complaint box is stuffed full, and the categories of gripes vary.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
Musk and Altman have publicly feuded on multiple occasions, often trading gripes about their rivaling businesses, their policies and chatbot products.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
When opinionated classmate Arthur (Will Price) gripes about how inclusivity has bumped men like him out of the competitive academic ranks, Maggie is quick to clap back.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The gripes from the SEC about strength of schedule not being valued enough are fair.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
According to a survey published this summer by online marketplace Lending Tree, 55% of American drivers admit to experiencing road rage, often triggered by gripes such as adjacent motorists texting while driving, tailgating, going too slowly or not using a turn signal.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
The four-time NFL MVP isn’t new to helmet gripes, as he was mandated to change when the NFL banned his preferred option in 2019.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2025
College football’s complaint box is stuffed full, and the categories of gripes vary.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025
Musk and Altman have publicly feuded on multiple occasions, often trading gripes about their rivaling businesses, their policies and chatbot products.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead, Jaworski and Guzman focused on long-standing city gripes about the way the state distributes revenues to Chicago and other cities.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripes
Verb
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Roman complains about pain in his feet, and Dennis offers him a foot massage.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Next morning at breakfast Amby complains grandly of his soreness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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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,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob, simply buttered and salted.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 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
Verb
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In New York, there’s no worry; no one bothers us.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 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
Verb
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During his appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his The Roses costar Olivia Colman, the 49-year-old actor opened up about what irritates his family members.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The news irritates Lord Lovat, knowing that if the MacKenzie brothers thought Ellen had run off with Malcom Grant, and Dougal (Sam Retford) was dumb enough to beat Malcom as a result, there has to be a moral lapse in judgment somewhere.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Gripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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