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
Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Luckily for you, there are some good deals on camera accessories this Amazon Prime Day and who can grumble at a lens cleaning kit costing less than $10?
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
The labor leader’s fears for Hollywood are similar to what a lot of people in town quietly grumble about: a tech takeover.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The neighbors won’t appreciate the grumbling exhaust, though the engine doesn’t rev particularly high for a V12, given the 6,000-rpm redline.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Verb
For more than a year, liberal Democrats have been grumbling about the Democratic governor regarding his opposition to tax hikes on the state’s richest residents and blocking more wide-scale loosening of the state’s fiscal guardrails to allow more spending for progressive priorities.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Luckily for you, there are some good deals on camera accessories this Amazon Prime Day and who can grumble at a lens cleaning kit costing less than $10?
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
The labor leader’s fears for Hollywood are similar to what a lot of people in town quietly grumble about: a tech takeover.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
The neighbors won’t appreciate the grumbling exhaust, though the engine doesn’t rev particularly high for a V12, given the 6,000-rpm redline.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumble
Noun
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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The night was punctuated with the chilling whine of approaching drones that slammed into residential areas, exploded and sent balls of orange flames into the dark during the 10-hour barrage.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Trump has complained about the EU's $231 billion trade surplus in goods, which shows Americans buy more goods from European businesses than the other way around.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The earth growled and Acatenango’s fiery twin erupted in the distance.—
Tess Moormans,
Travel + Leisure,
27 July 2025
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Why Future Lab Matters More Than Ever Among the engine growls and cheering crowds, Future Lab is a welcome jolt of reflection.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Suffice to say, the 2025 Cannes market will be filled with even more groans on moans than years past.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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On a warm day July 11, Caroline Flynn and her young children were in a South Boston park near their home for a birthday party when her 4-year-old ran out of a play area without shoes on and screamed.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
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Julia Tate was headed to bed a few weeks ago when her daughter burst into their rowhouse screaming.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The short clip shows a dog hesitating at the foot of a staircase, visibly fearful of a thunderstorm rumbling outside.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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So, what goes down when that tummy starts to rumble?—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The complaint alleges that Live Nation-Ticketmaster unlawfully exercises its monopoly power in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Organizers had to tell Latino members not to attend the vigil for fear ICE agents would show up at the church, the complaint said.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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“Grumble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumble. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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