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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
The set continued for three more songs, but ended on a note of some confusion and widespread grumbling from the audience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The president is out there dismantling the Atlantic security alliance against Russia that at least half of the GOP's Senate caucus spent their careers loudly supporting—and without much more pushback than some grumbling on background with reporters.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
One Republican senator said the Senate language has prompted grumbling among House Republicans that the instruction to the Senate Finance Committee sets too low of a deficit cap to accommodate all of Trump’s tax priorities, such as exempting tipped wages and Social Security benefits from taxation.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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
The set continued for three more songs, but ended on a note of some confusion and widespread grumbling from the audience.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The president is out there dismantling the Atlantic security alliance against Russia that at least half of the GOP's Senate caucus spent their careers loudly supporting—and without much more pushback than some grumbling on background with reporters.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
One Republican senator said the Senate language has prompted grumbling among House Republicans that the instruction to the Senate Finance Committee sets too low of a deficit cap to accommodate all of Trump’s tax priorities, such as exempting tipped wages and Social Security benefits from taxation.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Israel Hernandez heard the faint whine of sirens outside his Wilmington apartment and looked up just in time to see a minivan crash into another vehicle as police gave chase.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During a ski vacation in the seventh episode, Ginny complains that Nick is not being fully present with her friends.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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When, in the run-up to the 100-day mark of Trump’s second term, Fox and many other outlets released polls suggesting new extremes of public dismay, Trump complained.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The luscious upper register of Harry Carney's baritone saxophone, the growling trumpet of Cootie Williams, and the sinuous lyricism of Johnny Hodges were all considered when composing music.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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There’s quivering and shoving, growling and purring.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And there, like an old friend, is Cronenberg’s regular composer Howard Shore with a synth moan to keep the mood unnerving.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The audience thought his moans were all part of the act.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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People could be heard screaming and crying in the video, which appeared to show several people injured on the ground and baggage strewn about, as first responders attended to the scene.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The barricade blocked some people’s full range of motion, but everyone more than made up for it by singing, screaming, and (in at least one case) throwing both middle fingers up.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Amid much teetering and tottering, the gardeners fight off their foe, until finally the group successfully feeds part of the quilt into the rumbling machine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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The sales attracted large crowds of people from all walks of life who came to gamble on races, sip corn whiskey and fill their rumbling tummies.—
Brian Bennett,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Russell Brand rape, assault charges follow BBC apology The charges against Brand follow a formal apology given by the BBC to employees in January over its handling of harassment complaints against the comedian during his tenure at the network.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One of my biggest complaints while testing these knives was about food sticking to the sides while chopping.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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