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as in whines
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 objections
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 indictments
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
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as in illnesses
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 complaints
Despite numerous complaints to health inspectors from elderly people that Salmos 23 left them wanting the most basic necessities — like toilet paper — DCF chose it as a refuge over hundreds of other homes.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Deed theft is essentially when someone steals a house, often forging the paperwork, and data obtained by CBS News New York shows a 240% increase in complaints to the New York Attorney General's Office from 2023 to 2025.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two criminal complaints filed by Los Angeles County prosecutors outline what authorities said was an arson spree that ended with the killings of the women.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the lunch — unlike in the subsequent speech — the president also reiterated some of his complaints about NATO allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz while suggesting that Asian countries could also step up to reopen the waterway.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Tanner, in the Bloomberg interview, also insisted that the switch back to real chocolate was in the works long before Reese went public with his complaints.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Any complaints to management are immediately shot down.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Judging from the volume and tenor of user complaints, weather might be second only to social media as a space in need of fresh disruption.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The suit seeks to enforce a public records request from December, asking the Pentagon for internal communications about the worship services, their cost, guests and any complaints received from employees.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Deed theft is essentially when someone steals a house, often forging the paperwork, and data obtained by CBS News New York shows a 240% increase in complaints to the New York Attorney General's Office from 2023 to 2025.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Two criminal complaints filed by Los Angeles County prosecutors outline what authorities said was an arson spree that ended with the killings of the women.
—Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
In the lunch — unlike in the subsequent speech — the president also reiterated some of his complaints about NATO allies for their reluctance to get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz while suggesting that Asian countries could also step up to reopen the waterway.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Tanner, in the Bloomberg interview, also insisted that the switch back to real chocolate was in the works long before Reese went public with his complaints.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Any complaints to management are immediately shot down.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Judging from the volume and tenor of user complaints, weather might be second only to social media as a space in need of fresh disruption.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The suit seeks to enforce a public records request from December, asking the Pentagon for internal communications about the worship services, their cost, guests and any complaints received from employees.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaints
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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More importantly, these objections assume a permanent ideological shift.—
Ravi Kumar S,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even if prosecutors are able to secure indictments, Benza said the timeline could stretch well beyond the current presidential term.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cusick said prosecutors had also presented evidence to a grand jury seeking indictments against Clyde Hedrick, who authorities allege was the person responsible for the deaths of the four women and had been Elmore's longtime friend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over half of the illnesses are in children under 5 years old.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Essayli said the individuals are accused of running fraudulent hospice care facilities that billed Medicare by using people without terminal illnesses as beneficiaries.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Invention of the ‘Stewart-Brunson Fracture’ Stewart didn’t just come to air grievances.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 28-year-old’s frustrations came to the fore again after the Red Bull driver finished eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, venting his grievances to the media after the race.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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But outside of these rare exceptions, Mario’s pugilism was quickly retired in lieu of hammer hits and kid-friendly blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Big Bill also added new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and auto-loan interest, with limits and exceptions, of course.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The same jury acquitted Lopez of more than a dozen other charges and hung on five counts of sending harmful material to a minor.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Census Bureau will collect exact population counts during the next official census in 2030, unless a community requests a special census before then.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Matterhorn Fit treats ailments that affect the neck, back and pelvis, which include sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, thoracic pain, cervical pain, sports hernia recovery and cervicogenic headache.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The growing exodus reflects the challenges Bass faces while trying to help some of the city’s neediest residents, many of whom struggle with mental health conditions, substance use issues or major physical ailments.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The moans announced the doubt throughout Riviera’s 18th green amphitheater, a bowl full of thousands of fans unsure if the new guy could do it.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the moment that B’Tselem says Hathaleen collapsed, the visuals are jostled but moans of pain can be heard.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Complaints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaints. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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