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
Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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, Trump’s gripes with Beijing were mostly limited to the amount of goods China purchased from the United States, and so much of his attention was spent on direct negotiations with Xi that tried to address the trade deficit.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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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Ask yourself what annoys you specifically about that behavior, Davis says.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are days when my running annoys my wife, my children, or my colleagues.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Hujar complains about a call from the artist Ed Baynard.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mercifully, breakfast goes by with no complaints.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 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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Left to die, breathless and alone, Invisigal chokes while Robert screams from the other end of the comms.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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That stretch screams points, and the wise move might be to start planning your route to Salah.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From Madagascar to Nepal, young people have been driving protests, their grievances specific to each nation but broadly tied to weariness with corruption, crime, opaque governance and evaporating economic opportunities.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats held a marathon lunch meeting Tuesday, bordering on three hours, to hash out the options ahead of them, and air some grievances.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What about him specifically bothers you especially in terms of poisoning the youth?—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Really, the accuracy is the one thing that bothers me with him.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 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
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“Gripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripes. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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