as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
hasn't stopped grousing since we started this vacation
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a forum in which employees can air their grouses
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Recent Examples of grouse
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
When the Giants left, Yankees fans were grousing about him with a mixture of irritation, respect and envy.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
From owls one night to frogs the next, with drumming ruffed grouse in-between, the weekend served up a Northwoods symphony at its finest.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
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Verb
As New York Knicks owner James Dolan memorably groused last summer in a memo to the NBA’s board of governors, the terms of the new national media deal threaten to make a hash of the legacy RSN model.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
When the Giants left, Yankees fans were grousing about him with a mixture of irritation, respect and envy.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Office of the United States Trade Representative commemorated National Textiles Day on Saturday with a grouse.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
From owls one night to frogs the next, with drumming ruffed grouse in-between, the weekend served up a Northwoods symphony at its finest.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
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Verb
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Trump has complained about the EU's $231 billion trade surplus in goods, which shows Americans buy more goods from European businesses than the other way around.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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The night was punctuated with the chilling whine of approaching drones that slammed into residential areas, exploded and sent balls of orange flames into the dark during the 10-hour barrage.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Footage from onboard captures passengers, including children, screaming in fear as the cabin shakes and lightning flashes surround them.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Golden Goose screams effortless cool girl with the unique, layered designs that demand a double take.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Noun
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Now-tired 2010 fads that Lorde pioneered, including bittersweet tropical-pop textures and moaning vocal snippets, are everywhere.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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After one season, he was forcefully rejected by the community, which moaned to the press (and the local police) that the tranquil pondside inn was becoming a celebrity- and influencer-infested late-night party spot just like his club in the city.—
Brock Colyar,
Curbed,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Without prompting, Cora then offered a lament regarding the state of the All-Star Game today.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Why Nara Smith's Quirky Charm Is So Endearing In the comments on all these videos, people tend to either make fun of Smith or lament that someday her children will grow up to resent their names.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 July 2025
Noun
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So what’s all the fuss about a 51 year old when there are much older spirits about?—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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More than 17,500 fans came out on a balmy 107-degree day in the desert to see what all the fuss was about.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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After their move to California, the couple began to air their grievances in interviews and documentaries.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Other factions have taken the opportunity to air their own grievances, including left-wing complaints that von der Leyen’s center-right group is too close to the far right, particularly on environmental rules.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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“Grouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouse. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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