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as in grievance
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents
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as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints
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Recent Examples of complaint
The authority to reestablish those sanctions by the complaint of any member of the original 2015 nuclear deal expires in October — putting the West on a clock to exert pressure on Tehran over its program before losing that power.
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Last week, the Alliance Defending Freedom filed a complaint on behalf of three Liberty University students.
—Raleigh Adams, National Review, 8 June 2025
And yes the awnings do still need poles, which is sort of nonsensical for a bike-specific tent, but that's about my only complaint here.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
The complaint alleged the men locked O.C.G. in a room for several days and released him only after his sister paid a ransom.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Last week, the Alliance Defending Freedom filed a complaint on behalf of three Liberty University students.
—Raleigh Adams, National Review, 8 June 2025
And yes the awnings do still need poles, which is sort of nonsensical for a bike-specific tent, but that's about my only complaint here.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
The complaint alleged the men locked O.C.G. in a room for several days and released him only after his sister paid a ransom.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
Noun
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No grievance, real or imagined, can ever justify harming innocent lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Emotional triggers such as frustration over delays, long lines at the security check or unmet service expectations, can escalate minor grievances into disruptive outbursts.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Noun
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That objection gained force with the rise of Japan.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The ban would make permanent temporary emergency regulations enacted last year over the objections of hemp business operators, who argue that the rules threaten the viability of California’s hemp industry.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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According to the indictment, none of them had identification.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 June 2025
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The Trump administration insisted prior to Abrego Garcia’s indictment he would not be brought back to the United States.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Millions of survivors Because of so many improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many millions more people are surviving the disease, often for many years.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Although lung cancer is most often linked to smoking, people who don't smoke can also develop this disease.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
15 June 2025
Noun
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On my final evening after the game drive, a flute whines and drums thump in the distance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Residents aged 18 or older are permitted to own a firearm, with some exceptions allowing 16-year-olds to acquire guns for hunting purposes.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 June 2025
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There are exceptions, but there’s just no comparison.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Now, Ramirez has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California said in a June 12 news release.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Competitive Differentiation: Efficiency & Modularity Over Qubit Count IBM's approach fundamentally differs from competitors through its focus on resource efficiency rather than raw qubit count.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The division is responsible for screening and reviewing medical exams to determine whether there is evidence that coal miners have developed a respiratory ailment, commonly known as black lung disease.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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There is a mounting pile of respected research on plenty of ailments.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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