snivels

verb

present tense third-person singular of snivel
as in whimpers
to complain or cry in an annoying way The child sniveled until he got his way.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snivels
  1. whimpers
  2. cries
  3. sobs
  4. whines
  5. moans
  6. groans
  7. sniffs
Verb
  • In the video, my dog Leo whimpers at the sound of whistles.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of whimpers
Verb
  • On the floor, my brother cries into the carpet, pawing at the ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In the kitchen, Shannon cries because Vicki, who was so excited about this trip, has basically gone nonverbal.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cries
Verb
  • My public screening was awash — nearly literally — with sniffles and sobs.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The dramatic clip finds Reid and a male love interest performing an armed robbery at a convenience store before enjoying a romance and running from the cops — who ultimately cuff the man in the end, as the Missing star sobs in fear.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of sobs
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  • Andrew whines about the prattling women who’ve infiltrated his home, firmly establishing that all men are, in fact, terrible.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • On the dashboard, radar whines – tilting higher in pitch the faster cars go.
    — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of whines
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  • Sam makes a production out of teasing them, mock-reaching for various items on the set as the whole group moans and wails in distress.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Endo is the sixth choice midfielder and someone who never moans about his place in the pecking order.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of moans
Verb
  • Plus, video assistant referee (VAR) technology has been met with applause and groans alike—as has the new referee-cam.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • As Otto groans, Rhaenrya pulls back and cleaves off Otto's head.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Definition of groans
Verb
  • But Jones sniffs out the option run on fourth down and tackle Jake Shockley in the backfield.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of sniffs
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“Snivels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snivels. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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