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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1
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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2
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
Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
But there are other, non-football gripes which have soured the relationship between the fans and ownership.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The problems with the vehicles were wholly predictable; wider or separate bike lanes would fix most cyclists’ gripes.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
The existential gripes from older generations about the sanctity of live show experiences seem to misunderstand the moment.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Though the Administration likely had numerous gripes about Sherald’s reimagining of what is maybe the most recognizable American symbol, the controversy demonstrates the shaky future of trans art.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
In fact, Punk has publicly shared his gripes over certain AEW stars not wanting to work with him in the past.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
But there are other, non-football gripes which have soured the relationship between the fans and ownership.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The problems with the vehicles were wholly predictable; wider or separate bike lanes would fix most cyclists’ gripes.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025
The existential gripes from older generations about the sanctity of live show experiences seem to misunderstand the moment.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Though the Administration likely had numerous gripes about Sherald’s reimagining of what is maybe the most recognizable American symbol, the controversy demonstrates the shaky future of trans art.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
Frequently, the two will play up the minor age difference, with Mescal rolling his eyes every time O’Connor gripes about something timely and trendy.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
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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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The president calls his wife and complains about the sole of his shoe before heading off to a girls’ basketball event with Angel Reese.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Alabama complains that the Times gave the school only four hours to respond to the story before it was published; this also coincided with the team getting ready to start the tournament.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tension between Lorincz and the rest of the neighborhood began with her frequent complaints to the police about local children playing near her home.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Both can reduce debris or items that attract the boxelder bugs.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chinch bugs overwinter in moist, deep thatch.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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From the inside out, this bag screams quality.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Gripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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