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Recent Examples of grouch
Noun
Though the kitty is getting long in the tooth, Oscar is no grouch; his name is an acronym for OutSide Cat at Rear. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024 Hate to be a grouch when legions of social media film bros are breathlessly worshipping at the altar of The Demi-God of Cinema, George Miller, but Furiosa is a big step down from Mad Max: Fury Road. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024 Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the brilliant grouch in question. Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023 The group’s success on the show pleased Mandel, who joked that viewers see him as a grouch. USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for grouch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grouch
Noun
  • Inside the fence, the atmosphere was oddly peaceful, and sometimes so quiet that the loudest noise was the whine of an overhead drone.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
  • The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.
    William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Cannon complained to Delta and to the Department of Transportation, which regulates airlines.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Because Cook was complaining of the defendants' speech (the media statements) and petition activity (the filing of the memorandum), the action fell within the scope of the UPEPA's protections for freedom of speech and to petition.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Their reception included several tributes to Ms. Dennie’s Caribbean roots and Maryland upbringing, including music from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and crab cakes made with Old Bay Seasoning.
    Shivani Vora, New York Times, 9 May 2025
  • Choose from a variety of wild Alaskan crab legs or domestic crab claws.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • There are outdoor tables to accommodate guests with pets or service animals.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • This is an unfortunate reminder not to enter the water for humans or pets but rather, to call 911.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The complaint says a 58-year-old woman showed up at AdventHealth TimberRidge ER in Ocala with chills, fever and numbness in her hands and face.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
  • According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Videos posted to social media appear to show the mast of the ship crashing into the bridge just before 8:30 p.m., as passengers and nearby onlookers screamed, prompting an immediate search and rescue operation on the East River for the injured and overboard passengers.
    Alexandra Koch , Alexis McAdams , CB Cotton , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
  • Downstairs on the fairy-tale terrace, over an exorbitant Scottish cheese board, her mother and husband and sister were all screaming at one another.
    Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Officials also noted a dog was recently killed by a bear near a person, and there were signs that a bear had entered the home itself.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2025
  • Visitors should stay at least 25 yards away from any animal and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and never feed any wildlife.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Sleeplessness: Lack of sleep can increase irritability.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The result is that even a single night of drinking can lead to daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Grouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouch. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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