as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a chorus of moans and grumbles when they found out that the overnight camping trip had been cancelled
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
he grumbled about how sore his feet were after standing all day
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Recent Examples of grumble
Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Perhaps the more significant takeaway is how little public grumbling there was after the House adjourned Thursday for the long President's Day weekend.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
There is nothing new about a president grumbling about a Fed that has allegedly kept interest rates too high.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 July 2025
After nearly 20 years of grumbling from barefoot travelers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that passengers will now be able keep their shoes on at security checkpoints.
—Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
The script is very important, even if most of the dialogue is someone grumbling for human skin to tear into.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Perhaps the more significant takeaway is how little public grumbling there was after the House adjourned Thursday for the long President's Day weekend.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
There is nothing new about a president grumbling about a Fed that has allegedly kept interest rates too high.
—The Editors, National Review, 23 July 2025
After nearly 20 years of grumbling from barefoot travelers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that passengers will now be able keep their shoes on at security checkpoints.
—Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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Moscow’s escalating air war and the distinctive whine of Shaheds is now forcing Ukrainians out of their beds and into shelters and metro stations on an almost-nightly basis.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Some residents and candidates have complained that Area Towing often overcharged customers, unaware of the costs when getting their vehicles towed.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The royal family has stayed faithful to the late queen’s mantra – never complain, never explain.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump growled when a reporter asked about Bondi’s conclusion.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Weaving through fair ride lines and fanning away the heat at the California State Fair will leave you with a growling stomach.—
Kat Tran
Updated July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Brandon swings his head up and to the left, a moan escaping his lips.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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There's just a million things available and everything's screaming at you.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Noem screams, before spotting a service dog in the crowd and shooting it.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes, there may be stomach rumbling, caused by rhythmic contractions to clear any residual food from the digestive tract.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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East Nash Grass Taking the main stage Friday evening, East Nash Grass rumbled through a rowdy set of high-octane bluegrass numbers.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Gables went to the hospital and filed a police report, per the complaint.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The city administers hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants for services as varied as affordable housing and lead hazard reduction to preparing for infectious disease outbreaks to highway planning and traffic enforcement, according to the complaint.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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