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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as in complaining
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as in screaming
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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
There is already some grumbling that the G League has been hollowed out by the creation of a third two-way spot, and that was during a period when more talent was reaching the league.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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
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Verb
For example, before Spencer guns down Whitfield in his dressing robe, Jacob grumbles that the world of private investment will learn not to knock on the ranch’s door again, at least not for a generation or two.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
There is already some grumbling that the G League has been hollowed out by the creation of a third two-way spot, and that was during a period when more talent was reaching the league.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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Roxy doesn't take her eyes from the screen, and when Aishah turns the camera to show what's happening in the movie, Roxy can be heard making a noise somewhere between a growl and a whine.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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There's a push, and suddenly, a newborn's first cry replaces the mother's moans.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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The eyes start rolling and the moans come out when dudes get super gooned.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
6 May 2025
Noun
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According to the mother's complaint, Sekulow and his son did not want to be associated with hiring a gay man at their organization the American Center for Law and Justice, Inc (ACLJ).—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The report echoes complaints shared throughout the industry, including by the world’s largest European soccer streamer, DAZN.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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