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
Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Its Amazon reviews are near universally positive, with the only grumble being that the voice change could be better.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That has caused some grumbling in the industry, given some missing data and inaccuracies that have been found.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Like Crane, his club-specific grumbles soon morph into broader state-of-the-game concerns.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Its Amazon reviews are near universally positive, with the only grumble being that the voice change could be better.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
Arizona mounted a steady 76-yard drive moments later, capped by Deguara's first TD catch since 2021 to spark grumbling in SoFi Stadium.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
That has caused some grumbling in the industry, given some missing data and inaccuracies that have been found.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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These are no longer the days of whine and turned-up noses.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
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Deciphering the vocalizations involves both sound and context, as a dog’s bark or whine may be tied to its situation, Zhu said.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Later, the state spent $6 million to seal the brick building, after state workers complained of respiratory ailments and asthma.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Although older drivers are certainly more sensitive to nocturnal blasts of light, drivers in their 20s and 30s also complained about the overall brightness of some vehicles.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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How Popcorn Affects Your Stomach When your stomach starts growling between meals, popcorn might be just the thing to alleviate those annoying hunger pangs.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
22 Dec. 2025
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Despite hearing her moan, Spees called in a level three resistance report but then continued escorting her toward his patrol vehicle.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Dec. 2025
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Three hours later, only faint moans can be heard on the video footage when a jail guard opened the cell door again and summoned Ellis Jr. out to see the nurse.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even Liz and Prue, half sisters whose relationship had been punctuated by epic screaming fights, found common ground.—
Gabriel Sherman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Jan. 2026
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Emotions spilled over in the public gallery when the sister of one of the teachers killed screamed out.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scooped the ball and rumbled 33 yards for a touchdown.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last year the Eagles rumbled to plus-12, the widest margin of the century to date.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The complaint alleges the blaze ignited when the two workers from the Public Works Department were moving boulders in Trabuco Canyon.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The complaint says King returned to the apartment the next day, wearing a mask and again asking about Toney.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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