as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
hasn't stopped grousing since we started this vacation
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Recent Examples of groused
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar groused after Colorado lost MacKinnon to a game misconduct ejection and went on to lose to the Oilers, 4-3, late Tuesday night.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Three years ago, Kevin Durant groused about fans hitting him up for money after losing bets.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Some people groused that the film had left no cultural footprint.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
While some in its famously loyal membership base groused, Costco suffered no discernible political consequences.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
For years, audiences have groused that films are too long, and now, a number of film professors say their students are having trouble finishing films they are assigned to watch for class.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Three years ago, Kevin Durant groused about fans hitting him up for money after losing bets.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Some people groused that the film had left no cultural footprint.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
While some in its famously loyal membership base groused, Costco suffered no discernible political consequences.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
For years, audiences have groused that films are too long, and now, a number of film professors say their students are having trouble finishing films they are assigned to watch for class.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for groused
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At that point, a strange odor in the cabin was reported, and flight attendants complained of sudden illness.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the early days of COVID, people complained of losing their sense of taste or smell.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The tow truck operator screamed at the sedan’s driver.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The son screamed and stopped the attack.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Never whined, even as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s play deteriorated last season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The children jumped for joy after winning a game of cornhole; others fell and whined in defeat, but got up to play again.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for one consistent complaint heard muttered amid bleary-eyed guests of the former Standard, Schrager confirms the appropriate adjustments have been made.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the other 3%, often muttered by students prospectively examining transfer applications, is distinct.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance, the shooting victim moaned, then screamed.—
Lauren Caruba,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Groused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groused. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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