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as in complainers
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
don't be a whiner—the hike's not that difficult
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as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person
among the hospital staff the patient in 504 had acquired a reputation for being a whiner
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Recent Examples of whiners
Continue reading … DAVID MARCUS – Patriotic Team USA wins gold as anti-America whiners flop.
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FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers officially opened their doors for the 2026 season Saturday, holding an annual Dodgerfest that has sent a clear message to a landscape of whiners.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers officially opened their doors for the 2026 season Saturday, holding an annual Dodgerfest that has sent a clear message to a landscape of whiners.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiners
Noun
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The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their diet includes fish, squid, crabs, krill and other sea life.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety said in a statement on Sunday medical help must be sought immediately if babies had consumed the baby food.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Key Largo woodrats produce two to six babies per year while black rats can produce 30 to 60.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Campers, hikers, and residents in rural areas should be aware of potential encounters as hungry bears venture out in search of food.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officials warn this can lead to more aggressive behavior and increase the likelihood of dangerous encounters, and, in some cases, lead to bears being euthanized.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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In any case, the TM-B defining feature is the software that sits between the cranks and the motor, shaping the whole cycling experience.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Republican Party embraced neoconservatism; Buchanan and his cohort were the stewards of an ideology for cranks.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Whiners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiners. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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