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
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Others grumble at the burden of cutting a hefty check for Uncle Sam to waste on God knows what.
—Jovi Dai, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
The union’s current contract, approved later that year, left many workers grumbling.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
During a question-and-answer session, shareholders grumbled about everything from the falling share price and feeble dividend of 6 euros versus 14 euros in 2023 to the complicated WiFi login process and historic lack of shareholder gifts.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Traditionalists aligned with Pope Benedict grumbled about theological ambiguity, accusing Francis of sowing confusion rather than clarity.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Others grumble at the burden of cutting a hefty check for Uncle Sam to waste on God knows what.
—Jovi Dai, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
The union’s current contract, approved later that year, left many workers grumbling.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
During a question-and-answer session, shareholders grumbled about everything from the falling share price and feeble dividend of 6 euros versus 14 euros in 2023 to the complicated WiFi login process and historic lack of shareholder gifts.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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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
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The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cannon complained to Delta and to the Department of Transportation, which regulates airlines.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Company officials also complained that the administration of former Mayor Lori Lightfoot slowed down financing approval, a charge Lightfoot vehemently denies.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The sight of Richard Parker, a growling behemoth of musculature and whiskers, is the most fearsome.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Insider tip Don’t assume the only way to experience the bush is in a growling 4x4—what about an all-natural encounter instead?—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The eyes start rolling and the moans come out when dudes get super gooned.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
6 May 2025
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The courtroom reverberated with the anguished moans and last breaths of Brianna Kupfer.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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The Vantage Roadster produces less deep, NASCAR rumble, and more the song of a high-revving DTM race car.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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Tens of thousands of patriotic Russians are expected to line the streets, applauding as tanks and intercontinental ballistic missile launchers rumble past.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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
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The party started to end in January 2017, when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against Yim and Breathometer, alleging the company misled customers about the product’s ability to accurately measure blood alcohol content.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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